Police Car Moth
by Marty Fancy
Title
Police Car Moth
Artist
Marty Fancy
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Photograph
Description
This is a black and white moth called a Police Car Moth (Gnophaela vermiculata). It was found alongside the trail at the Willow Heights Conservation Area in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. It was feeding on a Gauge Plant (Senecio integerrimus) also known as Lambstongue Ragwort or Groundsel.
Most moths are nocturnal. This black and white moth is unusual in that it is active during the day. It is very conspicuous, especially with the two orange hair tufts just behind its head. It is also a poor flyer. These features may seem to make it very vulnerable to predators but it has defensive chemicals in its body that deter would-be attackers.
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August 14th, 2013
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Comments (12)
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Marty – your bug macro scene has been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2021 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Guido Strambio
So lovely macro, gorgeous vivid light and perfect framing, wonderful clarity and creative depth! l/f
Bruce Bley
Lovely image, Marty. Congratulations your work has been featured in the group "Macro Photography Group". F/L/T
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