Phobias, I have a few.... Over the years I've tried to cure my moth phobia by photo'ing them. When they're outside it is now fine but this one came indoors. Once it took flight so did I
#tigermoths are quite established in Lewisham these days

Came back from the field to find the lab had a new interior design feature—tiger moth mating boxes! Huge thanks to my amazing students and postdocs for keeping everything running. #TigerMoths #Fieldwork #Labwork @aplantaginis.bsky.social

1. The nine-spotted moth, also known as the yellow belted burnet, belongs to the family Erebidae, commonly referred to as tiger moths. 2. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in the 1758 edition of Systema Naturae. The image features a moth perched on a flower. The moth has a striking pattern: its wings are primarily black with numerous white spots. There are also small patches of orange on its body. The moth is positioned atop a flower that has light pink petals. The flower is still in the bud stage, with a closed or semi-closed head. The background is soft and blurred, suggesting a shallow depth of field, with green and beige hues that indicate foliage and other plants out of focus. The lighting appears bright and natural, highlighting the colors and details of the moth and flower. The composition of the shot is close-up, allowing for a clear view of the textures and patterns of the moth and flower.

Whispers on a Bloom or Wings of Night and Day

#photography #flowers #wildflowers #thistleflower #insects #moths #nine-spottedmoth #yellowbeltedburnet #tigermoths

Here's a Cream Spot Tiger Moth (Arctia villica) from my recent visit to Italy. #WildItaly #moths #lepidoptera #TigerMoths

A beautiful male Cream Spot Tiger Moth (Arctia villica) came to visit us last night. This morning it was still hanging around. #WildTuscany #Italy #moths #TigerMoths

Virgin Tiger Moth (Grammia virgo) at Petrel Point Nature Reserve, Red Bay, Ontario #moths #tigermoths