Emperor Moths
May 8, 2018 16:30:08 #
I used a pheromone lure to attract these day flying male Emperor Moths (Saturnia pavonia) on an open heath land south of Edinburgh. Absolutely stunning moths.
May 8, 2018 16:49:12 #
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May 8, 2018 18:45:32 #
Fantastic captures, David!! Such a beautiful moth, with gorgeous pattern and 'eyes'!!! 
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May 9, 2018 14:52:27 #
The moth is beautiful and even more so in such a beautiful setting, David. Your images are a real pleasure to view!
May 9, 2018 15:35:16 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
Hello Rick
Thank you very much for looking and for the thumbup, always appreciated. I am pleased that you liked them.
david
May 9, 2018 15:36:58 #
DOOK wrote:
Excellent shots, David. 
Hello Earl
I am really pleased that you liked them. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
david
May 9, 2018 15:39:15 #
angela k wrote:
Fantastic captures, David!! Such a beautiful moth, with gorgeous pattern and 'eyes'!!!
Hello Angela
Beautiful aren't they. I am really pleased that you enjoyed them. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
david
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