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Natural closeup on the colorful European Scallop Shell geomter moth, Hydria undulata with spread wings

The butterfly collection in the nature reserve includes many butterflies with different color patterns complementing the rich natural ecosystem.

$The scarlet tiger moth (Callimorpha dominula, formerly Panaxia dominula) is a colorful moth belonging to the tiger moth subfamily, Arctiinae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nDescription:\nCallimorpha dominula has a wingspan of 45–55 millimeters. Adults of this species are quite variable in color. The forewings usually have a metallic-green sheen on the blackish areas, with white and yellow or orange markings. Hindwings are red with three large and irregular black markings. These moths may also occur in rare color forms, one with yellow hindwings and body and one with extended black on hindwings. The thorax is black glossed with green and shows two longitudinal short yellow stripes. The abdomen is black. The scarlet tiger moth has developed mouthparts, that allow it to feed on nectar. The caterpillars can reach a length of about 40 millimeters . They are dark gray with yellow stripes and small white dots.\nBiology:\nThe imagines are active during the day in May and June. This species has a single generation. The caterpillars are polyphagous. They mainly feed on comfrey (Symphytum officinale), but also on a number of other plants (Urtica, Cynoglossum, Fragaria, Fraxinus, Geranium, Lamium, Lonicera, Myosotis, Populus, Prunus, Ranunculus, Rubus, Salix and Ulmus species). \nDistribution and habitat:\nThis species is present in most of Europe and in the Near East (Turkey, South Caucasus and northern Iran). These moths prefer damp areas (wet meadows, river banks, fens and marshes), but they also can be found on rocky cliffs close to the sea (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.$

A Phaon Crescent butterfly feeding from a wildflower in the LRGV.

Bracketed image - 48 shots - of a butterfly on a bare wall.

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Butterfly Silver-washed Fritillary. Female. Argynnis paphia.

Mythimna albipuncta, the white-point, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. Insect on the curtain.

Detailed closeup on the great oak beauty geometer moth, Hypomecis roboraria sitting with open wings

$Sphinx pinastri, the pine hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Palearctic realm and sometimes the Nearctic realm. This species has been found in Scotland but is usually found in England. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nThe larvae feed on Scots pine, Swiss pine, Siberian pine and Norway spruce. \nDescription:\nThe wings of Sphinx pinastri are grey with black dashes. The wingspan is 70–89 mm. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location. \nThe back of the thorax is grey with two dark bands around both sides. \nLife cycle:\nThe females lay their eggs in groups of two or three along pine or spruce needles (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.$

A Mourning Cloak butterfly rests on rocks.

Close up color image of a moth with its wings spread on a white background.

Common evening brown (Melanitis leda), is a common species of butterfly found flying at dusk. Its flight is erratic. They are found in Africa, South Asia, and South-east Asia extending to parts of Australia. It has a wide range of variation in the underside coloration and patterning, and exhibits pronounced seasonal dimorphism. Wet season morph is pale brown with numerous dark striations and prominent ocelli. In dry season morph the ocelli are greatly reduced or may be entirely absent, and the ground colour varies from grey to light brown, mottled with tiny dark dots.

Curve-toothed Geometer Moth Eutrapela clemataria insect wall nature pest control Springtime.

A moth (Scotopteryx chenopodiata) sitting on the window curtain lured by the light into the house.

Small gray moth, native to coastal California. Found in areas with coastal live oaks.

Taking a close look at a Polyphemus moth at night.

Isolated dorsal view of female blue pansy butterfly ( Junonia orithya Linnaeus ) with clipping path

A beautiful skipper butterfly, Two-barred flasher, in the jungle of Guatemala.

$Granny's cloak moth. The colour is largely the result of refraction from the flash.$

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