Scarlet tiger moth

[nanila]

My youngest found this scarlet tiger moth trapped in the porch, and ceremoniously rescued it in a glass.

Comments

[cmcmck]

Well done him! :o)

[nanila]

He is very conscientious when it comes to wildlife. :)

[lavendertook]

beautiful!

[nanila]

It is!

[shirebound]

My gosh, look at that! Stunning.

[nanila]

They're striking when their wings are folded, but as soon as you see that splash of brilliant red - Wow!

[shadowycat]

Gorgeous! :D

[nanila]

Yes, agreed! :)

[semielliptical]

Wow, look at those colors!

[nanila]

They're more brilliant than a lot of butterflies! Not what you expect from a moth. :)

[dantesspirit]

Is that what that is! I had one on a window last week.

[nanila]

Yes, it's a day-flying moth! They don't live for very long.

[dantesspirit]

They are so lovely, regardless

[turlough]

Beautiful photo of a beautiful moth!

[nanila]

Thank you very much!

[yourlibrarian]

Ooh, great pic!

[nanila]

Thank you! I was happy to have my macro lens to hand. :)

[earthspirits]

What a marvelous photo!

[nanila]

Thank you! I haven't seen scarlet tigers very often, so it was a bonus to have had the right lens on the dSLR when this one appeared.