Poplar Hawk Moth.

[Glen Roberts]

I found this Beauty on the road at work so I brought t home for a couple of shots before releasing it again.


Poplar Hawkmoth 1 by Shaggy 2070, on Flickr


Poplar Hawkmoth 2 by Shaggy 2070, on Flickr


Poplar Hawkmoth 3 by Shaggy 2070, on Flickr

 

[Pete Askew]

Very nice Glen. That last shot is splendid!

 

[Paul Lange]

It looks like it will never fly! Nice detail on the fur, very sharp. Do you thin the middle image could do with a tighter crop?

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Great moths Glen. I lived in a house without electricity at one time and used candles for light along side oil lamps. These moths would visit if we left a window open as the candle would attract them and wow they crashed about and made quite a noise. Quite frightening for kids in the dark. I guess these dont make you relax if put on your eye lids?