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Stilleschrei β€” The white plume moth

Published: 2013-06-20 14:14:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 2601; Favourites: 239; Downloads: 1
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Description Cool pretty little moth I found in the high grass. Much to my surprise the wings look like little feathers. I checked it on wikipedia and found out it has 5 feathers on each side. The moth is about 2-3 cm wide. The latin name is: pterophorus pentadactuyla (big name for a small creature)
Took the shot at Roermonds border road, the A73, in the high grass.
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Stilleschrei In reply to ??? [2018-10-24 10:07:15 +0000 UTC]

yes it's a beautiful Moth! Thanks!

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Dashka-bird In reply to Stilleschrei [2018-10-24 10:43:47 +0000 UTC]

Thans to you - I didn't know about this moth beforeΒ 

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Stilleschrei In reply to Dashka-bird [2018-10-24 20:48:43 +0000 UTC]

Was my first time viewing it too! Lucky to get a good shot of it!

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wiwaldi24 [2018-03-01 14:31:53 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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Stilleschrei In reply to wiwaldi24 [2018-03-03 22:24:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks Janusz!

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wiwaldi24 In reply to Stilleschrei [2018-03-04 06:19:09 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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anasofiajc [2018-02-11 22:10:15 +0000 UTC]

Wow!

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Stilleschrei In reply to anasofiajc [2018-02-14 21:29:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Ana Sofia!

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anasofiajc In reply to Stilleschrei [2018-02-14 21:33:07 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome πŸ˜ƒ

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Stilleschrei In reply to anasofiajc [2018-02-15 06:23:43 +0000 UTC]

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sc62568 [2017-10-25 16:39:43 +0000 UTC]

Wow!Β  I've never seen one of those before.Β  Wonderful photo!

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Stilleschrei In reply to sc62568 [2017-10-25 18:06:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Steven! Was my first (and so far) only time too!

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ZombieInn [2017-07-19 03:44:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow wicked shot Wiebe

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Stilleschrei In reply to ZombieInn [2017-08-05 14:18:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks CJ!

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ZombieInn In reply to Stilleschrei [2017-08-06 00:39:54 +0000 UTC]

you are so very welcome Wiebe

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Aroco [2016-11-05 08:59:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow - how did I miss this stunner!

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Stilleschrei In reply to Aroco [2016-11-06 10:03:33 +0000 UTC]

Probably because it's really small!
Thanks again very much Nykki!

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Aroco In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-11-06 18:32:16 +0000 UTC]

It' s so beautiful Wiebe Wel done to you

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Stilleschrei In reply to Aroco [2016-11-10 08:05:47 +0000 UTC]

So glad you like her Nykki!

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Aroco In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-11-10 08:53:30 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely Wiebe

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Linwelly [2016-10-16 13:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Very nice catch! I always think these guys inspired the fairies stories, they re so special and delicate.

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Stilleschrei In reply to Linwelly [2016-10-19 07:13:26 +0000 UTC]

thanks very much!
They really do look like a fairy tale!!

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Lauredin [2016-07-28 21:14:26 +0000 UTC]

Now I know how they are named, thank you! I sometimes find them in my garden. Β 

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Stilleschrei In reply to Lauredin [2016-07-31 07:52:45 +0000 UTC]

Sofar I've never seen them before or again!

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Lady-68 [2016-07-09 17:08:10 +0000 UTC]

Β Awesome close-up!Β Β  I have never saw moth like that. It's prettyΒ Β . Your photo is very good!Β Β Β Β 

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Stilleschrei In reply to Lady-68 [2016-07-09 20:01:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much Mi Lady! Was the first time for me too!!

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Lady-68 In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-07-09 20:08:56 +0000 UTC]

Β Β Β  That really is awesome photo!Β Β  I hope you have a lovely weekend!Β Β 

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Stilleschrei In reply to Lady-68 [2016-07-09 20:13:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again and wishing you a beautiful sunday Mi Lady!

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Lady-68 In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-07-09 20:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Β  Thank you so much, dear WiebeΒ Β 

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Stilleschrei In reply to Lady-68 [2016-07-09 20:34:11 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure Mi Lady!

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Lady-68 In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-07-09 20:35:11 +0000 UTC]

Β Β Β Β 

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exobiologyart [2016-06-21 17:54:15 +0000 UTC]

May I use this strange creature in my picture?

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Stilleschrei In reply to exobiologyart [2016-06-21 19:35:41 +0000 UTC]

Sure! Just put a link to the original photo! You can download the full size picture now, just tell when you got it, so I can put it back on smaller!

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exobiologyart In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-06-22 09:00:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I downloaded the picture. I think this creature would be a great character in the style of science fiction.

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Stilleschrei In reply to exobiologyart [2016-06-23 20:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Looking forward to your work!

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m-gosia [2016-06-18 18:42:40 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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Stilleschrei In reply to m-gosia [2016-06-18 21:14:25 +0000 UTC]

thank you Goshia!

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MissPika66 [2016-06-09 12:05:22 +0000 UTC]

So pretty!

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Stilleschrei In reply to MissPika66 [2016-06-09 19:20:46 +0000 UTC]

thanks very much!

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BashfulSoul [2014-11-01 19:43:58 +0000 UTC]

It looks like a fairy!

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Stilleschrei In reply to BashfulSoul [2015-01-02 15:49:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yes, like a little angel!

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Leothomas1 [2014-10-27 06:04:47 +0000 UTC]

Now that is neat-O

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Stilleschrei In reply to Leothomas1 [2015-01-02 15:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Octoboy-the-8th [2014-03-02 07:40:02 +0000 UTC]

"winged five-finger" eh? At least that's what it sounds like according to my rusty Latin ear.


Never seen a plume moth with feathers before, this thing's really cool looking! Sure is a surprise to find out how many versions of those "T-bugs" I'd always see around gardens at home there actually are. Neat insect.Β 

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Stilleschrei In reply to Octoboy-the-8th [2015-01-02 15:54:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! Yes, seeing the beauty of this little one was an eye opener for me too!

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frenchfox [2013-11-20 17:40:36 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating creature !

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Stilleschrei In reply to frenchfox [2013-11-24 08:50:25 +0000 UTC]

It sure is!!

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TriciaS [2013-10-03 17:13:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow!This is a fascinating moth!....It has angels wings!!

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Stilleschrei In reply to TriciaS [2013-10-04 08:42:41 +0000 UTC]

I agree! It took me by surprise too!

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DAGAIZM [2013-09-29 09:40:38 +0000 UTC]

"penta"- means five...
if you take begining of latin name and the end then come almost pterodactyl

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