Moffs :D Moths, some you wouldn't want buzzing your light bulb at night!

[Uncle Kevriano]

Now we finally have some warm weather it's been worth getting the moth trap out at night again. Here's a few from this past week. The 2 big boys were last night and I've left out the Elephant Hawk, as you've seen him. Settings vary because I've been trying to get better exposure, but have found the sweet spot today (last few shots). ID on each.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/20
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 250

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/20
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 250

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 250

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 250

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 250

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/22
• 1/125 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/20
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 320

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 80

Poplar Hawkmoth

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 80

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 80

Enjoy! More to come.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

They kinda look fuzzy and cute don't they? Especially the first 2. Maybe that's why nobody was ever afraid of Mothra in the Godzilla series LOL

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

They kinda look fuzzy and cute don't they? Especially the first 2. Maybe that's why nobody was ever afraid of Mothra in the Godzilla series LOL

Well, they are fuzzy, very fuzzy, all scales and fur, but not sure Cute is right. The Hawkmoth is terrifying!

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Well, they are fuzzy, very fuzzy, all scales and fur, but not sure Cute is right. The Hawkmoth is terrifying!

Is that the second to last shot?

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Is that the second to last shot?

Yep. I forgot to put the name on it. They are about 90mm (3.5 inches) across, and nearly as long. Monster moth.

 

[spudhead]

Yep. I forgot to put the name on it. They are about 90mm (3.5 inches) across, and nearly as long. Monster moth.

wow that is a big bugger 90mm that is going to make a big pattern if you splat it Kev

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

wow that is a big bugger 90mm that is going to make a big pattern if you splat it Kev

No! Never kill moths intentionally! They are incredibly varied beasts and some are beautiful.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Must be a tough decision deciding which one gets to sleep at the end of your bed. I'll take that second last one if you don't mind.

 

[Tim Mayo]

That's quite the collection Kev! Must be the smell of your cooking bringing them all in! No moths at ours yet, probably need to work on our culinary skills a little!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

That's quite the collection Kev! Must be the smell of your cooking bringing them all in! No moths at ours yet, probably need to work on our culinary skills a little!

Get yourself a trap, it's fascinating and I reckon you'd get loads where you are.