Angle Shades Moth (Phlogophora meticulosa)

I've seen many Angle Shades moths in the past but never really appreciated just how beautiful and chunky they are until I photographed this specimen as it dried its wings in the sun to start its new adult life.

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comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

A beauty indeed!

Sorry if I asked before, but have you ever used light traps around your house? Posted 4 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
  Lion
  
  Ferdy
  
  You've not asked before.
  
  No I haven't, although I'm considering chucking up a white sheet and light as an experiment.
  
  The main reason is, I quite enjoy searching the garden late at night, sometimes finding other things I would not have otherwise.
  
  I also prefer to photograph them as I find them, rather than handling them, as I'd hate to hurt them in any way. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Somewhere during summer there's Moth week which typically a few of us here participate in. Just using a sheet and light, photographing the moths. No need to handle them. Might consider joining this year if you like. Somebody like Christine typically uses this method all season, it's quite effective. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Philip Booker
      
      Lion
      
      That sounds like a fabulous idea!
      Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous moth! And, a lovely video...as usual <3. Posted 4 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you.
  
  Sometimes you're filming thinking "do something".
  
  But of course, it IS doing something, just being there. Posted 4 years ago