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Owl-eyed moths are perfect examples of 'mimickry in nature'. The eye-spots on the wings look like eyes of an owl and hence, predators will think twice before attacking it.

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

Musk beetle (Aromia moschata) is a Eurasian species of longhorn beetle belonging to the subfamily Cerambycinae

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

Colorful closeup on a neo-tropical well camouflaged dead leaf butterfly, Kallima inachus, with closed wings

Green aphid isolated on white (around 3mm in length)

$Larvae of these beetles are xylophagous. They mainly feed on downy oak (Quercus pubescens), evergreen oak (Quercus ilex) and cork oak (Quercus suber). These longhorn beetle are considered a pest of oaks\n\nThey are considered a danger for Quercus Forests$

Phaiogramma etruscaria - is a moth of the Geometridae family.

Tuliptree Silkmoth (Callosamia Angulifera). Photograph taken by acclaimed wildlife photographer and published writer, Dr. William J. Weber.

Horsefly or gadfly on white background, extreme close-up

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

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

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

Collection of different flying insect specimens

High resolution macro image of a male Oak eggar moth that is fluffy a bit.

Carabus nemoralis Bronze Carabid Ground Beetle Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

A moth (Patania ruralis) sitting on the window curtain lured by the light into the house.

Butterfly Silver-washed Fritillary. Female. Argynnis paphia.

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

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

$The Streak moth (Chesias legatella) adult at rest on dead leaf\n\nEccles-on-Sea, Norfolk, UK. October$

A Virginia ctenucha moth on wood in the Laurentian forest.

Rosy Maple Silk Moth (Dryocampa Rubicunda). Photographed by acclaimed wildlife photographer and writer, Dr. William J. Weber.

Taking a close look at a Polyphemus moth at night.

Edible or Fat dormouse, Glis glis, single mammal on branch

a Moth is drawn to a light near Cosanga, Ecuador

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