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Crambid Snout Moth

Pyrausta volupialis

Description:

I was taking photos of a hibiscus blossom and this beautiful Crambid Snout Moth moth landed on the blossom. I just love the color!

Habitat:

Urban office building landscape area.

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5 Comments

misako
misako 12 years ago

Thank you Courtney and Karen!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

A rhapsody in pink! :)

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 12 years ago

Great pictures!

misako
misako 12 years ago

Thank you textless! It was really windy that day and I am so happy the moth managed to stay on the blossom long enough for me to get a good photo.

textless
textless 12 years ago

Awesome series, and you're right about the colors - the flower makes the moth look fantastic.

misako
Spotted by
misako

Alameda, California, USA

Spotted on Oct 1, 2011
Submitted on Oct 3, 2011

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