Currant Clearwing Moth Synanthedon tipuliformis

e6filmuser

I saw this on a rhubarb leaf, in the sunshine yesterday. I was a bit puzzled over the orientation of the right wing, as it appeared through the viewfinder. My hesitation lost me further shots when it flew away. This individual raised its tail, fanned out the scent gland and moved it slowly from size to side. This was to attract a mate.

I would have preferred it facing into the frame.

EM-1, Printing Nikkor 105mm, twin diffused TTL RC flash, hand-held. flash.

Harold

Lord Vetinari

Good capture Harold - interesting moth
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Never seen a moth with a fan tail - fascinating.

Paul.

e6filmuser

Thanks, Brian and Paul.

They are inconspicuous, typically sitting on foliage and flying short distances.

I suppose that, if you squashed some blackcurrants, you might attract them.

Harold