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A moth (Abrostola) sitting on the window curtain lured by the light into the house.
Hummingbird Clear wing Moth close-up side view fluttering over a milkweed plant and drinking nectar with a green background in its environment and habitat surrounding.
The scarlet tiger moth (Callimorpha dominula, formerly Panaxia dominula) is a colorful moth belonging to the tiger moth subfamily, Arctiinae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nDescription:\nCallimorpha dominula has a wingspan of 45–55 millimeters. Adults of this species are quite variable in color. The forewings usually have a metallic-green sheen on the blackish areas, with white and yellow or orange markings. Hindwings are red with three large and irregular black markings. These moths may also occur in rare color forms, one with yellow hindwings and body and one with extended black on hindwings. The thorax is black glossed with green and shows two longitudinal short yellow stripes. The abdomen is black. The scarlet tiger moth has developed mouthparts, that allow it to feed on nectar. The caterpillars can reach a length of about 40 millimeters .  They are dark gray with yellow stripes and small white dots.\nBiology:\nThe imagines are active during the day in May and June. This species has a single generation. The caterpillars are polyphagous. They mainly feed on comfrey (Symphytum officinale), but also on a number of other plants (Urtica, Cynoglossum, Fragaria, Fraxinus, Geranium, Lamium, Lonicera, Myosotis, Populus, Prunus, Ranunculus, Rubus, Salix and Ulmus species). \nDistribution and habitat:\nThis species is present in most of Europe and in the Near East (Turkey, South Caucasus and northern Iran). These moths prefer damp areas (wet meadows, river banks, fens and marshes), but they also can be found on rocky cliffs close to the sea (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.
A male Luna Moth (Actias luna) on wood decking.
Luna moth
Beautiful night butterfly is clinging on the cannabis leaves (Actias selene)
Hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) hovering at butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii), with the focus on its spiraled, pollen-covered proboscis. Taken in a Connecticut flower garden, summer.
Owl-eyed moths are perfect examples of 'mimickry in nature'. The eye-spots on the wings look like eyes of an owl and hence, predators will think twice before attacking it.
Taking a close look at a Polyphemus moth at night.
Detailed closeup on the great oak beauty geometer moth, Hypomecis roboraria sitting with open wings
Sphinx pinastri, the pine hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Palearctic realm and sometimes the Nearctic realm. This species has been found in Scotland but is usually found in England. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nThe larvae feed on Scots pine, Swiss pine, Siberian pine and Norway spruce. \nDescription:\nThe wings of Sphinx pinastri are grey with black dashes. The wingspan is 70–89 mm. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location. \nThe back of the thorax is grey with two dark bands around both sides. \nLife cycle:\nThe females lay their eggs in groups of two or three along pine or spruce needles (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.
Brown moth
butterfly specimen
Moth butterfly, Spurge Hawk, Hyles Euphorbiae
Butterfly garden: Single Comet moth( Argema mittrei). Close up of the head and antenna .
Hawk Moth Feeding on Bee Balm wildflower (Sphinx Ligustri). Photographed by acclaimed wildlife photographer and writer, Dr. William J. Weber.
A Virginia ctenucha moth on wood in the Laurentian forest.
Moth (night butterfly) isolated on white background with clipping path included.
The poplar grey (Acronicta megacephala) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found throughout Europe.\nBiology:\nThis moth flies at night from May to August  and is attracted to light and sugar. \nThe hairy larva is grey with black and red markings and a white patch towards the rear. It feeds on poplars and willows and sometimes on grey alder. The species overwinters as a pupa (source Wikipedia). \n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.
A moth in the family Sphingidae at rest on lichen covered bark
Butterfly specimen
Green Underwing moth of the Genus Eulepidotis
Morbid owlet moth (Chytolita morbidalis) on leaf in spring. A North American litter moth of the family Erebidae, it is the only member of its genus. The name may have been inspired by the moth's paleness.
Close up of Hyposidra violescens moth on white screen, flash fired
Macro portrait of the Fly with on the weathered wooden board
Closeup on the yellow shell moth , Camptogramma bilineata with open wings
Macro shot of a blue fly on a leaf
The red underwing (Catocala nupta) is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1767 12th edition of Systema Naturae.
Herminia tarsicrinalis, the shaded fan-foot, is a litter moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by August Wilhelm Knoch in 1782. It can be found in Europe. \nThe wingspan is 28–32 millimeters. The moths flies from June to July depending on the location. \nThe larvae feed on withered leaves (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.
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