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I saw this tiny moth fly into the brambles, managed to grab a couple of shots at it before it disappeared. It was tiny, barely the size of my finger nail, with a bright orange head and shoulders. An ID is called for, please.

Update: Many thanks to Chris for his ID.

Brand:Olympus
Camera:Olympus FE-210 Check out Olympus Image Space!
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:tiger moth
Username:CarolG CarolG
Uploaded:18 Sep 2011 - 5:21 AM
Tags:Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Macro, Moth, Nature, Orange, Spots, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature
Votes:58
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cjl47
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18 Sep 2011 - 6:46 AM
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Probably a tiger moth.
see - http://www.freewebs.com/colnsue/apps/photos/album?albumid=909601
Moths of Crete image 59
chris

Last Modified By cjl47 at 18 Sep 2011 - 6:47 AM
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CarolG
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18 Sep 2011 - 7:00 AM
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Many thanks for the ID, Chris

goso
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18 Sep 2011 - 7:05 AM
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Boff top shots of the Spotty Moff Carol ...Bill

EAS
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18 Sep 2011 - 7:27 AM
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A pretty little thing! Lovely details and light, especially in V1.

Ann

LynneJoyce
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18 Sep 2011 - 7:48 AM
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Lovely creature. I/D of moths can be found here -

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=moth+identification&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&a...

hasslebladuk
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18 Sep 2011 - 7:54 AM
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Two great images your macro work is excellent
mike

moiral
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18 Sep 2011 - 8:35 AM
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Beautiful gold in the wings. Well captured Carol. Moira

jonwebber
18 Sep 2011 - 8:43 AM
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Always think of stripes when the word tiger is used, hmmmmm. Very well taken.
jon

andylea
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18 Sep 2011 - 8:43 AM
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brilliant light carol fantatic detail and colour v1 for me today a corker nice one Wink
andy

prabhusinha
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18 Sep 2011 - 8:55 AM
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Great close up

Mavis
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18 Sep 2011 - 10:05 AM
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So quick eyed Carol . A fine result. xxxSmile

barbarahirst
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18 Sep 2011 - 10:47 AM
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looks like he is sunbathing in V1 ... Smile

digital_boi
18 Sep 2011 - 10:56 AM
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V1 is the winner Carol basking in the sunlight nice one

Graham GrinGrinGrin

lonely_oryx
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18 Sep 2011 - 11:20 AM
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Love the way the angle of the moth matches the angle of the leaf

achieverswales
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18 Sep 2011 - 12:57 PM
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Two excellent captures Carol.

Regards

Trev.

SteveMoulding
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18 Sep 2011 - 1:35 PM
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Lovely irridecence to the wings and beautiful colour. Two excellent macro's Carol.
Steve.

Stace
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18 Sep 2011 - 3:10 PM
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Great capture Carol

Stace

TrevBatWCC
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18 Sep 2011 - 3:28 PM
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Two wonderful close-ups, Carol, top-notch as always Wink
Trev Smile

FeatherFriend
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18 Sep 2011 - 3:47 PM
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Lovely markings on the moth Carol, 2 fine shots,
Geoff.

Glostopcat
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18 Sep 2011 - 4:24 PM
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A top quality macro Carol, v1 is the stand out one for me

Anjantoo
18 Sep 2011 - 4:42 PM
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Perfect captures, as always Carol.
Jann
xxx

Niknut
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18 Sep 2011 - 5:08 PM
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Great shot !...."de-Haviland" perhaps ??????.WinkWinkWink

Lillian
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18 Sep 2011 - 5:20 PM
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Almost like there has been gold dust spread over him Carol,
going for V1 good capture
Lillian

gingerdelight
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18 Sep 2011 - 6:03 PM
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Excellence once again Carol!
Carol

Maiwand
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18 Sep 2011 - 6:47 PM
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Stunning Carol.
Ron

pluckyfilly
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18 Sep 2011 - 7:29 PM
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good duo Carol

bricurtis
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18 Sep 2011 - 8:24 PM
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Lovely Carol - a bit different than our Tiger moths.
Brian.

ChiliMan
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18 Sep 2011 - 8:31 PM
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Such a good capture in V1, Carol, and I can't believe he's so tiny! Aww.

Andrew

LexEquine
18 Sep 2011 - 8:54 PM
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'v1 is my top pick, today, Carol,...as v2 'is a tad soft.' Excellent natural color & details of this most interesting Moth.

~ Peter

Peagreen
18 Sep 2011 - 11:19 PM
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Great close ups, Carol. Wonderful colour and detail. V1 for me. Excellent captureSmile
Take care, Pauline

Suehh
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19 Sep 2011 - 12:46 AM
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Lovely close ups Carol - V1 is my fav

A beautiful little thing. V1 my favourite too Carol.

Phil.

evelen
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19 Sep 2011 - 6:23 PM
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two excellent captures carol.eve.

Chinga
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21 Sep 2011 - 12:52 PM
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Gorgeous! What a find! IB

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