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Forester moth on milkmaid · **4 Likes**

These poisonous moths are not the slightest bit scared of the camera!

scotty1 · 11-02-2022, 06:57 AM

Nice shot

**Sailor** · 11-02-2022, 08:47 AM

I've never seen such a creature - marvelous macro!

Jer

OrchidJulie · 11-02-2022, 09:07 AM

?? poisonous?! to eat?

Amazing color, though, really nice capture!

**MikeNArk** · 11-02-2022, 12:55 PM

Great macro. I've never colors like that before on a moth. The "Disco Moth".

robjmitchell · 11-02-2022, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

?? poisonous?! to eat?

Amazing color, though, really nice capture!

Yes they produce their own cyanide, so they are happy to hang out in the sun and use their flashy colours to ward off predators.

OrchidJulie · 11-02-2022, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

Yes they produce their own cyanide, so they are happy to hang out in the sun and use their flashy colours to ward off predators.

Oh, that's really interesting, Rob. I had no idea! Amazing!

(thinking about the naturalist's distinction between "poisonous" and "venomous"...often confused in descriptions. I couldn't imagine a venomous moth, even knowing there are a lot of dangerous critters in OZ)

**angkymac** · 11-03-2022, 12:52 PM

Highly interesting!
Both photo and information...
Angky

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11-02-2022, 06:57 AM	#2
scotty1 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 96	Nice shot

11-02-2022, 08:47 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I've never seen such a creature - marvelous macro! Jer

11-02-2022, 09:07 AM	#4
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,001	?? poisonous?! to eat? Amazing color, though, really nice capture!

11-02-2022, 12:55 PM	#5
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,246	Great macro. I've never colors like that before on a moth. The "Disco Moth".

11-02-2022, 03:04 PM	#6
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie ?? poisonous?! to eat? Amazing color, though, really nice capture! Yes they produce their own cyanide, so they are happy to hang out in the sun and use their flashy colours to ward off predators.

11-02-2022, 04:33 PM	#7
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by robjmitchell Yes they produce their own cyanide, so they are happy to hang out in the sun and use their flashy colours to ward off predators. Oh, that's really interesting, Rob. I had no idea! Amazing! (thinking about the naturalist's distinction between "poisonous" and "venomous"...often confused in descriptions. I couldn't imagine a venomous moth, even knowing there are a lot of dangerous critters in OZ)

11-03-2022, 12:52 PM	#8
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Highly interesting! Both photo and information... Angky

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