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The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) Feeding

The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) Feeding

I think this is a 'Snout' moth, although I'm not quite convinced. Here it is on a yellow flower. This shot was taken at night by lamplight......
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I think this is a 'Snout' moth, although I'm not quite convinced. Here it is on a yellow flower. This shot was taken at night by lamplight...
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 640 Shutter 1/200

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Aug, 2013

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