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Gastrophora henricaria
Moth. Wingspan 50mm. Dorsal view shows fore wings a plain buff colour with two small spots and two fine dark lines and hind wings with rich chrome yellow and black patterns. The ventral view reveals plain hind wings and dramatic yellow and black on the fore wings - opposite. Speckled legs were notable. This one has highly pectinate antennae being male.
In a lit BBQ area at a local nature reserve.
At last one which cooperated giving hind wing views and ventral shots... thanks little guy.
Spotted on Nov 24, 2013
Submitted on Nov 24, 2013
12 Comments
I bow down Mark! What a great collection!
BEautiful
Wing under sides are dramatic !!
Thanks J and Chamalka.
WOW!! Fantastic, Mark! Gorgeous color contrast!
wow very beautiful...
Thanks Rieko and Antonio.
gorgeous capture Argy,beautiful,congrats and thanks for sharing
Nice!
That is beauty!
Thanks Leana.
Very beautiful moth, Mark!