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Scientific expedition to EcuadorJanuary 2011
Subject: A ridiculous looking moth (Saturniidae)
Location: Yanayacu, black-light (used to attract insects)
One of those things that just doesn't look real.
But yes... those ARE its natural colors.
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Comments: 27
This is what happens when you give the task of creature design to your five-year-old daughter, nature.
Dazzling delight, beautifully captured!
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I've always said that Moths are more beautiful than Butterflies; who are mutton dressed as lamb
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wow im fairly sure we used to have moths like these where i live and im in america
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I though it might have been a pink-striped oakworm, but then I took a closer look.
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oh you found a hippie mothra! here is his much more conservative cousin:
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It looks like a Rose Maple moth, like on my little icon. Very beautiful.
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Body/leg colors are similar, but not the wings. Both cute species for sure!
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Do you know the scientific name? And yes, they're super cute. I love bugs! ^_^
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Ooh~ nice pic! You can even see the little hooks on it's feet!
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Wow! This is awesome. I'm surprised it's not one of those daily deviations. 
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Blacklight - so his body isn't actually yellow with bright pink legs?
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Those are the real colors - but it was attracted to the research station by a black-light setup. An entomologist's favorite device! We saw a LOT of cool moths and beetles that way.
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Wow! I knew some moths had sparkle-dog colors on their wings, but that their bodies were that wild - I never knew. Cool!
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