BNSullivan.jpg "Oleander Hawk Moth (Daphnis nerii)")
Oleander Hawk Moth (Daphnis nerii)
Location: Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii
Back in August, I posted a photo of an Oleander Hawk Moth (Daphnis nerii). I wasn't entirely happy with the angle of that shot, but the moth flew away before I had an opportunity to shoot it from a different perspective.
Earlier today I was going through some photos I had taken back in the days when I was still shooting film. I came across this one, which I had forgotten about. As soon as I saw it, I decided to scan the transparency and post it here. This one is a much better 'specimen shot' than the one I posted in August. It shows clearly the wonderful patterns of color on the moth's wings.
Note: Several moths ago, I also posted a photo of a Hawk Moth caterpillar.
7 comments:
You have a wonderful blog.
What an amazing shot. What an amazing moth. I've never seen one like this in person and very rarely in a photo. Good one!
That moth is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the camo appearance.
Stunning hawk moth, you captured the markings really brilliantly.
Thank you all very much. I really like this moth's 'camouflage' markings, too.
Bobbie
It camouflages well even with its pretty colors. Beautiful!
Thanks Kathy.
Bobbie
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