Perfect camouflage is a photograph by Mr Bennett Kent which was uploaded on March 26th, 2014.
Perfect camouflage
Here we have the Buff tip moth, Phalera bucephala, a remarkable moth seen in my Garden in Sissinghurst, Kent, England. ... more
Title
Perfect camouflage
Artist
Mr Bennett Kent
Medium
Photograph - Canvas Prints, Photographs
Description
Here we have the Buff tip moth, Phalera bucephala, a remarkable moth seen in my Garden in Sissinghurst, Kent, England.
When this moth rests on a birch tree (the caterpillars' food plant) it is virtually indistinguishable from a snapped birch twig. The wings curve around the body to create the rounded shape of a twig, the mottled grey of these wing is identical in colour and texture to the bark and the head seen at the front and the white markings of the wing tips at the rear perfectly mirror the colours of a broken twig. Coupled with their behaviour of remaining absolutely motionless even when touched, I would imagine that not many fall prey to hungry birds :0)
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March 26th, 2014
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Comments (25)
Anita Faye
Your gorgeous moth was chosen from Groovy Butterflies gallery for re-feature :) http://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful close up of a moth, with great details, perspective and composition, effectively demonstrating the ability of creatures to be camouflaged in their natural habitat. F/L
Anita Faye
Fabulous nature's blending Mr. Bennett! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html
Sharon Mau
. . ★ . . ♥ . . ☆ ☆ . . Featured: . . :: Macro :: . . ☆ ☆ . . ♥ . . ★ . . 03 May 2014 http://fineartinternational.com/groups/macro.html . . ★ . . for an additional feature be sure to submit your beautiful image to the :: Dimensions :: group gallery . . Aloha . . ★ . . http://fineartinternational.com/groups/dimensions.html
Hazel Holland
What a remarkable capture, Mr.Bennett!!! Loved reading the description about this amazing moth, too! L/F
Lorna Maza
Great found creature Mr Bennett! You're in the right place at the right time well done, it's so amazing photo v/liked/fav.
Lesa Fine
Oh my James, another wonderful shot, and I enjoyed the description, my eyes really had to adjust to see the actual moth. Excellent capture, interesting creature and congrats on the features with the image! L/F
Andrea Lazar
This is such a terrific macro shot! And I like how you presented this remarkable moth's portrait - and thank you for all the explanation! v/f
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