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Southern Crimson Moth - Pyrausta Inornatalis

© Karen Slagle

Southern Crimson Moth - Pyrausta Inornatalis

Uploaded: August 18, 2010 07:50:39

Description

I found 2 of these Crimson Moth's feeding on the salvia in my garden. As far as I'm able to tell from the internet these moths have not been recorded in this part of Texas. They are only 3/8 inch long. I used a Nikon D300 at 1/250, f9, ISO 400, Nikkor 105 macro lens and a Nikon SB600 speedlight off camera.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 18, 2010

What a very beautiful creature, Karen, and a lovely capture of it. This must have been thrilling to see. I have May night salvia in my yard so I know how very tiny this moth is -- wonderful detail in the head and on the antennae especially. #1299492

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 18, 2010

This is new to me too! We have salvia too so I wil have to keep an eye out for these! Thanks for sharing this unique capture Karen! JEff #8846055

Robert R. Goodman August 18, 2010

Hi Karen,That is a beautiful month my friend.I have never seen one before.Wonderful color and detail!!! #8846149

Karen Slagle August 18, 2010

Thanks so much, Nikki, Jeff and Bobby. #8846159

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 18, 2010

They certainly provided you with a beautiful photo opportunity Karen. Love the Bokeh. #8846263

Karen Slagle August 18, 2010

Thank you Emile. I'm trying to hone my skills at macro. #8846484

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic August 20, 2010

AWESOME!!! Fantastic color and DOF. I have never seen a moth this color...you were so lucky to catch him. Wonderful detail. #8851910

Karen Slagle August 21, 2010

Thank you Marilyn. They hung around about 4 days but haven't seen them anymore. I almost missed them, they are so small but the pink color is what caught my eye. #8852627

Renata Gusciora August 22, 2010

Wow!What a fantastic find and wonderful capture with great colors,details and focus,Karen! #8854860

Karen Slagle August 22, 2010

Thanks Renata. #8855263

Phyllis H. Burchett August 22, 2010

Karen, amazing capture...I've never seen or heard of these before. FANtastic! #8855293

Karen Slagle August 22, 2010

Thanks Phyllis. #8855396

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 15, 2010

Beautiful Finalist, Karen! I live in TX also (Austin area) and these moths feed regularly on my blue salvia...and they ARE very tiny! (I have a few photos in my gallery of them) - Best of luck with this one and congratulations! ~Val #8902973

Robert R. Goodman September 15, 2010

A big congratulations,Karen.Beautiful capture my friend!!!! #8903418

Karen Slagle September 15, 2010

Thank you so much, Valerie and Bobby, this was a surprise. #8904739

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 16, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8910004

Karen Slagle September 16, 2010

Thank you so much, Nancy. #8910007

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010


Outstanding Capture!!!!
Many Congrats for your Finalist!!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!

~J~ #8910633

Phyllis H. Burchett September 16, 2010

HUGE CONGRATS Karen on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

#8911313

Sam Britt September 16, 2010

I've never seen a red moth! Big Congrats on this & all your August finalists, Karen. #8911364

Karen Slagle September 17, 2010

Thanks so much, Jeana, Phyllis and Sam. #8912152

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