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Longhorn Moth - Nemophora degeerella
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Taken at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen on 13 June 2009.
· Date: Wed June 17, 2009 · Views: 925
· Filesize: 33.6kb, 347.9kb · Dimensions: 1204 x 800 ·
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Keywords: Longhorn Moth Nemophora degeerella
Camera Information: Nikon D300 with Sigma 150mm macro lens
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Sharp Shooter
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Wed June 17, 2009 3:14pm

Strange looking moth. Could pick up Radio Luxembourg with those antennas.
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Wed June 17, 2009 6:13pm

A lovely shot of an unusual insect Dave.

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Wed June 17, 2009 7:39pm

and your fungus Dave Nice one

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Thu June 18, 2009 2:53am

Ha! The antennae remind me of the whip aerials , popular on cars in the 70's.



Never seen one of these before, must keep the old eyes peeled.



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Thu June 18, 2009 10:36am

Thanks all! He was my first, too, Ben.

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