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CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE Click external link here for detailed species information The Giant Peacock Moth (Saturnia pyri) is of the family Saturniidae which is in the genus Saturnia. It occurs in southern and central Europe, parts of North Africa as well as western, central and eastern Asia. This is the largest species of moth found in Europe with a wing span of up to 20cm. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds |
Showing posts with label Moths of Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moths of Europe. Show all posts
Wednesday 5 June 2013
GIANT PEACOCK MOTH (Saturnia pyri) Lesvos Island, Greece
Sunday 17 March 2013
RED NECKED FOOTMAN (Atolmis rubricollis) Saint Johns Lake, Kiltybardan, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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POPLAR HAWK MOTH (Laothoe populi) Saint John's Lake, Kiltybarden, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE Click here for detailed species information The Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) is a macro moth of the family Sphingidae which is in the genus Laothoe. It is commonly found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East . It is quiet large and has a wing span of up to 100mm. This distinctively shaped moth is on the wing from May to September and can be double brooded. The adults do not feed and the species overwinters as a pupa. It is readily attracted to outdoor lights. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laothoe_populi |
Sunday 10 March 2013
Sunday 13 January 2013
COMMON HEATH MOTH (Ematurga atomaria) [male] Belarus
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| CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE Click here for detailed species information The Common Heath Moth (Ematurga atomaria) is of the family Geometridae which is in the genus Ematurga. |
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