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Marbled Witch, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia A large and absurdly gorgeous moth. Note that to the human eye it appears a lot more dull, brownish to black. The combination of flash and lifting shadows reveals a complex and vibrant carpet.<br />
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Marbled Witch, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia

A large and absurdly gorgeous moth. Note that to the human eye it appears a lot more dull, brownish to black. The combination of flash and lifting shadows reveals a complex and vibrant carpet.

Ego mode: my 1,600th species intro. Which all of you should surpass, please.

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Christine Young

Lion

WOW!!! Perfect for #1,600! Congrats! Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much! Posted 6 years ago

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The Marbled Witch

Letis caligula, the Marbled Witch, is a moth in the Erebidae family.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Apr 7, 2019. Captured Oct 29, 2018 20:59 in Unnamed Road, Ricaurte, Nariño, Colombia.

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NIKON D850
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1/60s
ISO64
105mm

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