Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata)

Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata)

Description

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Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata)
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The Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East.

This species is unmistakable within its range, with bright yellow wings marked with small brown patches along the costa of the forewing and a small brown-edged white stigma, also on the forewing. The wingspan is 33-46 mm. The species has a complex ecology: sometimes one brood is produced each year but sometimes three broods are produced over a two-year period, with the result that adults can be seen on the wing at any time from April to October. This moth sometimes flies during the day but mainly at night and is attracted to light.

Description taken from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opisthograptis_luteolata

Tags / Keywords:
  • Biota
  • Life
  • Vitae
  • Eukaryota
  • Animalia
  • Animals
  • Arthropoda
  • Arthropods
  • Insecta
  • Insects
  • Lepidoptera
  • Moths
  • Geometridae
  • Geometer moths
  • Opisthograptis
  • Opisthograptis luteolata
  • Brimstone moth

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f/8
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Canon EOS 450D
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100
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0
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100mm
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Multi-segment
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On, Fired
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Canon EF 100mm F2.8 Macro USM
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Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Flash with home-made diffusers

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