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Saturnia pyri - 1

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J-Y-M
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Description

Saturnia pyri, the "Great Peacock Moth" or "Grand Paon de Nuit", from the family Saturnidae, male.
This is the largest European lepidoptera.
Ex ova
Born today 9 may 2008, after overwintering as a pupa :-)

Another view: [link]

Caterpillar: [link]
Image size
2140x1712px 1.13 MB
Make
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.,LTD
Model
C4100Z,C4000Z
Shutter Speed
10/800 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
10 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
May 9, 2008, 1:28:56 PM
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barcon53
He is a very handsome moth! You have captured him very well, sharp and detailed, lots of texture and nice light. That's an interesting hobby....