Saturday 3 October 2015

Morning Magic.


The Jersey Tiger Moth  Euplagia quadripunctaria
 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 
Seen early morning in my garden, this striking moth is one of the most attractive of the Tiger moths. It flies both in the daytime, when it can be found feeding on various flowers, as well as at night, when it is attracted to light.I first published the Tiger moth in 2012, when I saw one in the garden at night, and this is only my second sighting. The main flight period is July to September,and the hairy larvae feed on a range of herbaceous plants including nettle (Urtica). I am joining in the party at Saturday Critters, just click on the link to see more critters from around the world.
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

24 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

it's gorgeous! beautiful shots!

Teresa said...

Te quedaron muy bonitas. Un beso.

Rajesh said...

Beautiful and pretty shots of butterflies.

21 Wits said...

Yes, indeed magical!

Bob Bushell said...

Oh yes, what a beautiful moth, wonderful images.

Carolina G. Ticala said...

Very nice pics! Great blog!
Would you like to support each other by following each other´s blog! Kiss 💋

carol l mckenna said...

It is, indeed, 'Morning Magic' ~ Your photography is magnificent and what a gift for you to see these 'critters' and again to photography them.

Read your profile and I relate to back pain and walking ~ glad you found photography and walking!

Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol

Debbie said...

your images are especially beautiful...they are not easy to photograph!!!!

Linda said...

Brilliant captures! I love the colours and details!

Ela said...

Wow ! What a beauty !!!!!
Love these shots !!
Happy weekend !

Christine said...

Such a beautiful creature and your photos are awesome!

Hannah said...

The Jersey Tiger Moth photos are wonderful! I have several Tiger moths in my garden but rarely get to see and photograph them, and not in action like yours. I like the ones where you captured the red underwings, but the ones on the lantana with the wings folded up are breathtaking! They look like a work of art, the zebra of the moth world.

Stephanie said...

Splendid images!

A Colorful World said...

Such a beautiful butterfly! Great photos!

susan said...

great shot, beautiful markings

Little Wandering Wren said...

What a joy to see your moth up close, through wonderful blogs such as yours I am getting up close and personal with all manner of critters, happily through someone else's lens!
Have a great week.
Wren x

Ida said...

These are wonderful. - This is really a very beautiful moth. - I enjoyed all your lovely photos of it very much.

Maude Lynn said...

Fantastic shots!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous photos of this beautiful moth! I love the dew on the flowers.

EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful photos!

Linda said...

Excellent shots! I am not familiar with this moth; glad you shared these.

hmuxo said...

Beautiful photography!!

HWIT BLOGG said...

Fantastic pictures! You have a beautiful blog and I find so much inspoiration here...
Have a great week!
Titti

eileeninmd said...

Hello, the moth is beautiful! Great shots! I am sorry I am so late commenting, I've been away. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post! Have a happy weekend!

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