Steatlh bomber in the Kitchen

[Columbarius]

I've never seen one of these before, but it just goes to show, whatever man invents, nature thought of it first:


Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) by PhotographyRussell, on Flickr

Thanks for looking. Apologies for the typo, but I can't find a way to edit the title.

[AndyA]

Re: Steatlh bomber in the Kitchen

Well spotted.

[tesarver]

Re: Steatlh bomber in the Kitchen

Pretty Moth

Tom

[Columbarius]

Re: Steatlh bomber in the Kitchen

Thanks Andy & Tom. I like the "eye spots" on the tails, presumably to confuse attackers.

[Nathaniel]

Re: Steatlh bomber in the Kitchen

Russell, you are absolutely right. Good spotting.

[AndyMulhearn]

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[Columbarius]

Re: Steatlh bomber in the Kitchen

Thanks Nathaniel & Andy. According to wikipedia they only fly at night. So we switched off all the lights and opened the external doors & windows, and he/she had the sense to leave when darkness fell.

[tombennett]

Re: Steatlh bomber in the Kitchen

I agree very well spotted Russell, nice shot.

TomB.