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Hypena lividalis


Hypena lividalis
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Copyright: Nikos Roditakis (NikosR) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 76 W: 3 N: 447] (3436)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2017-11-19
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D5200, 90mm Tamron AF SP f/2.8 VC USD
Exposure: f/16, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2017-11-21 23:40
Viewed: 1200
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hypena lividalis (Hübner, 1796)
Lepidoptera Noctuidae

Hypena lividalis (22-7mm wing span) is a species of snout moths originated from Africa. In Europe, this species occurs in the Mediterranean. In addition, they also colonized the Atlantic Islands (Canaries, Azores and Madeira) and it is a rare migrant in nother countries of Europe up to Sweden. The caterpillars feed primarily on Parietaria judaica and in Urtica dioica. It develops many generations per year.

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2017-11-22 3:54]

Hello Nikos,
Exceptional photo of this beautiful Snout Moth presented in fine detail and clarity. I like its unique markings and subtle colors. Perfectly exposed and displayed in an attractive composition.
Ron

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2017-11-22 4:43]

Hello Nikos,
Original photo of this Snout Moth. Good sharpness and beautiful natural colours. Excellent choice of composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2017-11-28 12:28]

Hi Nikos,2 excellent macro showing us this rare moth in a perfect way,especially in the 1st pic. Great sharpness and natural colors,interesting post! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

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  • periko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 70 W: 2 N: 145] (1487)
  • [2017-12-05 11:10]

Hi Nikos
This is a strange moth whose delta wings and color tones make it different.
Well captured with a neat backgroung, sharpness and balanced exposure.

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