Thematic Butterflies and Moths

robtcorl · 02-22-2018, 08:00 PM - **2 Likes**

Painted lady.
They were very numerous last year.

**noelcmn** · 03-19-2018, 01:48 PM - **3 Likes**

**aslyfox** · 03-19-2018, 02:27 PM

went to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha Saturday

unfortunately the butterfly exhibit was closed when I went by and I never made it back

despite the cold weather I did find these two unusually large and hardy examples of an unknown, to me, species hiding outside in the brush near the indoor exhibit

any guesses as to its identity, there were several around the general area

**KC0PET** · 03-20-2018, 06:39 PM

Blue hollow winged gargantuan

**aslyfox** · 03-21-2018, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by KC0PET

Blue hollow winged gargantuan

I would say " blueish green "

but very very confident, I never saw any move despite how close people would get

they have a weird wing structure unlike any other butterfly or moth I have ever seen

smf · 03-30-2018, 07:52 AM - **2 Likes**

These images were captured at the annual Butterflies in Bloom exhibit at Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan. I haven't identified the green butterfly, and suggestions are welcome. A friend identified the black and red butterfly as Pink Cattlehart (Parides iphidamus).
Images were captured with a K-S2 and SMC Pentax Macro 1:4/100. The photos are cross-posted at Picture of the Week and Show Me Your Insects.

**noelcmn** · 03-30-2018, 09:52 AM - **2 Likes**

mfgittos · 03-31-2018, 12:09 PM - **1 Like**

This is still a butterfly!

**Weevil** · 04-03-2018, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Butterflies and Moths as a subject. It's funny how they will sometimes stand still for you, and other times they barely land, Let's see what you've got.

I'll start the thread with an odd looking moth my wife found a couple weeks ago.
Attachment 65878

I landed on the 1st post of this thread by mistake and was wondering if someone had ever identified the moth of the OP... I did a quick search for "imperial moth" or "Eacles imperialis" and couldn't find any post...
So I take a chance to confirm you the ID of this nice looking large moth: The Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) that lives in Pinus trees...
Eacles imperialis - Wikipedia

**baro-nite** · 04-04-2018, 09:10 AM - **3 Likes**

I came across a mating pair of those some years back:

**ramseybuckeye** · 04-04-2018, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

I landed on the 1st post of this thread by mistake and was wondering if someone had ever identified the moth of the OP... I did a quick search for "imperial moth" or "Eacles imperialis" and couldn't find any post...
So I take a chance to confirm you the ID of this nice looking large moth: The Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) that lives in Pinus trees...
Eacles imperialis - Wikipedia

thanks!

smf · 04-16-2018, 07:45 AM

Today I hosted the milestone 500th edition of the Picture of The Week series — a series launched by Peter Zack. I posted five images of butterflies. Please consider posting in the 500th edition and future editions.
Here is a link to the current edition: Picture of the Week (POTW) # 500 - Covering period 12 April to 22 April 2018. - PentaxForums.com
Best wishes,
Stu

**noelcmn** · 04-17-2018, 07:02 AM

Rather overexposed- too excited that it sat still for a short while. Moments later it was gone

**jacamar** · 04-22-2018, 01:01 PM - **1 Like**

The first butterfly I've been able to photograph this year - a Peacock in a London park.

**noelcmn** · 04-22-2018, 01:07 PM

This beauty at Zoo lake the other day-side view

The better view

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03-21-2018, 04:22 AM	#350
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by KC0PET Blue hollow winged gargantuan I would say " blueish green " but very very confident, I never saw any move despite how close people would get they have a weird wing structure unlike any other butterfly or moth I have ever seen

03-30-2018, 07:52 AM - 2 Likes	#351
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	These images were captured at the annual Butterflies in Bloom exhibit at Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan. I haven't identified the green butterfly, and suggestions are welcome. A friend identified the black and red butterfly as Pink Cattlehart (Parides iphidamus). Images were captured with a K-S2 and SMC Pentax Macro 1:4/100. The photos are cross-posted at Picture of the Week and Show Me Your Insects.

03-30-2018, 09:52 AM - 2 Likes	#352
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,206

04-03-2018, 08:08 PM	#354
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Butterflies and Moths as a subject. It's funny how they will sometimes stand still for you, and other times they barely land, Let's see what you've got. I'll start the thread with an odd looking moth my wife found a couple weeks ago. Attachment 65878 I landed on the 1st post of this thread by mistake and was wondering if someone had ever identified the moth of the OP... I did a quick search for "imperial moth" or "Eacles imperialis" and couldn't find any post... So I take a chance to confirm you the ID of this nice looking large moth: The Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) that lives in Pinus trees... Eacles imperialis - Wikipedia

04-04-2018, 09:10 AM - 3 Likes	#355
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	I came across a mating pair of those some years back:

04-04-2018, 01:57 PM	#356
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by Weevil I landed on the 1st post of this thread by mistake and was wondering if someone had ever identified the moth of the OP... I did a quick search for "imperial moth" or "Eacles imperialis" and couldn't find any post... So I take a chance to confirm you the ID of this nice looking large moth: The Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) that lives in Pinus trees... Eacles imperialis - Wikipedia thanks!

04-16-2018, 07:45 AM	#357
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Today I hosted the milestone 500th edition of the Picture of The Week series — a series launched by Peter Zack. I posted five images of butterflies. Please consider posting in the 500th edition and future editions. Here is a link to the current edition: Picture of the Week (POTW) # 500 - Covering period 12 April to 22 April 2018. - PentaxForums.com Best wishes, Stu

04-17-2018, 07:02 AM	#358
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,206	Rather overexposed- too excited that it sat still for a short while. Moments later it was gone

04-22-2018, 01:01 PM - 1 Like	#359
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	The first butterfly I've been able to photograph this year - a Peacock in a London park.

04-22-2018, 01:07 PM	#360
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,206	This beauty at Zoo lake the other day-side view The better view