Io Moths - part 3 by Leeco
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Nikon 7900 pocket camera - hand held image.
This is the end of this series. It shows a female IO moth (top one) and a male (bottom one). It is obvious that the female is larger and a different color, but what cannot be seen in these shots is the difference in their antennae. The female has slender antenna and the males have feathery ones. Unfortunately, both of these specimens were determined to keep their heads tucked down and their antennae against the sides of their heads and bodies.
This image was taken on one of the days when both a male and a female had emerged. After allowing them time to expand and dry their wings, I managed to get them both on my hand at the same time. It took several tries, lol.
Out of 15 eggs I found (see the last 2 postings for details), 15 hatched and 14 pupated. 13 of those (7 males and 6 females) have emerged and were released. I am waiting for the last one to finish the project.
Some different moths will finish out the week.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (23)
This is such a fascinating shot and so well done!!!!
DANG! these are so BEAUTIFUL! And they don't seem to mind you holding them! Gorgeous pov and clarity that really shows off their marvelous colors and markings.
awesome macro work...
WOOOW!!! They are so beautiful and big! Excellent close-up shot!
They are GORGEOUS! Thankyou for all you incubation, feeding and photoing efforts to show us!
Wow! How are you doing it? Put a spell on them or what? Amazing shot!
Well, aren't they pretty Lee but I'm not convinced they have heads :).
Super capture! Well presented with interesting points.
How awesome that you can hold them and get a picture. I can see the feathered antennae on the male. They are beautiful. Excellent series!!
You have this fantastic afinity with little critters Lee, I think that is the reason you can get them to pose like this for you. A very enjoyable and informative series Lee, thank you for sharing. Excellent clarity and detail. Bravo!!!!!
...wie hast Du das gemacht, dass die auf der Hand sitzen! Eine einmalig schöne Aufnahme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful shor
Excellent report and photos.
Really impressive capture! well done.
a most interesting shot, looks like the paint is still wet ... 8-)
Nice capture...
WOW! This is fantastic. The grand finale! A magnificent series Lee! Bravo! Bunny
that is patience beyond the call of duty.unbelievable but seeing is believing
They are such magical creatures - hope my Eyed Hawk-Moths will be nearly beautyful next year. I dig them out today - at this time I got 43 pupae.
Absolutely fantastic! Excellent and creative work...
Lee, these are so pretty! The bugs sure love you :)
The colors on these two is brighter that what people usually expect to see on a moth.Great work raising them and photographing.
what a great photo and story thanks for sharing with us. shadow