Poplar Hawk moth is a photograph by Mr Bennett Kent which was uploaded on April 30th, 2014.
Poplar Hawk moth
Here we have a photo of the Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi).You may have come across my close up of this fascinating moth's head. Well here is a... more
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Poplar Hawk moth
Artist
Mr Bennett Kent
Medium
Photograph - Photos,canvas Prints, Photographs
Description
Here we have a photo of the Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi).You may have come across my close up of this fascinating moth's head. Well here is a full body macro shot to give you a view of how remarkable its camouflage is, looking for all the world like a bunch of dead leaves, and indeed the subtle colours are very similar to the dead leaves of its food plant, the Poplar tree, from where, of course, it gets its name. It is one of the UK's largest moth with a wingspan approaching 4 inches and, while not rare, it is seldom seen due to the effectiveness of its camouflage. This is also helped by the positioning of the wings, which are not completely overlapping, like most moths, giving the impression of separate leaves, with the forewings only partially covering the hind wings and is one of the few moths to lack a frenulum (the small hook which normally ensures the wings are held together. The moth is resting on an old seed head of a foxglove and, if you look carefully, you can see tiny fungal spores growing on them. I am delighted to share this fabulous furry moth with you as it is one of my all time favourites - I hope you don't think me peculiar :0)
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April 30th, 2014
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Comments (48)
Anita Faye
Mr. Kent, this is an absolute wow macro! Featured on Groovy Butterflies Group! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful close up photo of a Poplar Moth, with great details, perspective and composition, Mr. Kent! F/L
Ellen Tully
It amazes me how nature provides cover for all of life, insect, animals. They are created to blend with their environment for protection. This is a gorgeous moth and it takes on the shape and colors of the poplar it is on. Wonderful.
Aaron Whittemore
Brilliant macro, Bennett. You have great eye for this. I also enjoyed the natural history lesson. V/F
Ronda Broatch
Outstanding capture. This is fabulous~ Great detail and DoF, nice neutral colors against the bokeh background.