Thorn moth

Ennomos spp.
Not sure exactly which one. been such a poor year for moths its a case of grabbing almost anything.
D200 Sigma 50mm
No 4 close up. camera flash
f18
JohnR

very striking image and I love the comp. The eye colour matching the base colour is excellent.

Fantastic shot John! I'm not usually a fan of flashed macro subjects with a black background, but it works really well here

Cheers,

Dan.

Don't know anything about moths John, but this is such a fabulous picture it has made me want to find out more! Wonderful eyes! Where did you take this and what time of the day?

The antennae and the eyes really make the shot.

Thanks all.
Kim
Just stick a strong bulb out in the garden over a white sheet and spread old logs and bits of bark around below it. Many of them will sit very well to be photographed.
Cheers
john

Like it... I really must get my trap out again.....

that's a very impressive looking moth, and a very striking image. Nicely done John.

Matt

Thats one cool looking moth John , very nice capture in both senses , love those eyes.


Andy...

NIce shot John and thanks for the advice on attracting them

Oh well next door already think I`m a nutter so a sheet in the garden with a light should not faze then too much



Ian

Thanks John, wil certainly have a go

If anybody has never tried a moth trap in their garden, I think they might get a surprise when they first have a go. So many beautiful moths that aren't generally seen. Lovely shot of an interesting subject John.
Eric

Hi John,

Stunning image! Interesting composition!

Bright little chap isn't he! Nice shot John