Camouflage moth

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jmlphoto
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Camouflage moth

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this guy flew by as i was outside working in the garden.

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enjoy
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Ken Ramos
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Talk about something that blends in quite well to its surroundings, quite a beautiful creature actually. I have only photographed one moth so far this season, it was on the side of the house. :D

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yes ken it is very beautiful. though he was VERY skitish. this was shot at half life size and cropped because i couldnt get within a few feet of him without flying off. at least i got this one :)
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Post by rjlittlefield »

Nice picture. One of the Autographa's, I think, possibly Autographa californica, the Alfalfa Looper. Sometimes moths in this group are active in the daytime and can be found foraging at flowers.

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thanks rik, looks like a good id to me. maybe ill have to go with that alfalfa cover crop to attract a few of these guys.
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