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Underwater Story

I thought this moth was dead, and then I noticed it was moving. I tried to save him out of the water, just to realise it wanted to go right back.

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I thought this moth was dead, and then I noticed it was moving. I tried to save him out of the water, just to realise it wanted to go right back.

What I did not understand at the moment, I was witnessing the laying of eggs on underwater plants, as this insect was creating a future generation.

We live to learn...

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OLYMPUS TG-2

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Aperture 32/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 550/100

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Jul, 2017

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128

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+21

Awards

Peer Award

+5

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

All Star

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Very interesting. I know dragonflies do it and many water insects, but never heard of moths doinf it!

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It was the first time for me too, but I have to believe my eyes... :)

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