Walking along the trails of the Dry Canyon in Redmond, Oregon, I noticed a something strange about a Queen Ann's Lace flower. It was maybe twenty feet away, yet something didn't seem right about it.
As I got closer, I realized what made it look strange, what the Artichoke Plume Moth. It may not actually be an Artichoke Plume Moth, I do know it is a Plum Moth. The common house fly which landed as I was imaging the moth was an added bonus...or not.
Misty Dawn's Camera Critter Meme is a great way to see critters the world over. Stop by the homepage here and check out more critters. Then join the fun and add your own.Since originally posting this, I have found the flower is actually a Common Yarrow, not as I state above, a Queen Ann's Lace. Thanks Misty for getting me to double check the name.
9 comments:
Great shot and very good eyes.
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The moth makes the flower look like it's got a bow or something tied to it. Wonderful shot :)
Wonderful! Technology allows us to see nature up close and personal don't you think?
You really do have good eyes to spot that!
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What we can see with macro shots is amazing. Fantastic capture.
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I didn't even notice the moth until you pointed it out. It's a cool looking thing. I always think it's an added bonus to have 2 insects on a flower or plant at the same time.
Cool shot! I'm assuming that's "real" Queen Anne's Lace. I know that what we CALL Queen Anne's Lace out here (the Wild Carrot) is actually considered "fake" Queen Anne's Lace.
Stunning photo and a beautiful flower.
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