Back to album

Antlers - _TNY_0376S2

It is easy to think this antler moth (Cerapteryx graminis) refueling on a heartleaf oxeye (Telekia speciosa) in my mother-in-law's garden outside Härnösand, Sweden is named such from the antennae resembling antlers, but in fact it is the white pattern on the wings looking like deer antlers which is the reason behind the name.

 

I managed to take two shots like this without it moving so I've focus-stacked them sing Zerene Stacker for a little extra depth of field.

831 views
16 faves
59 comments
Uploaded on February 3, 2023
Taken on August 9, 2022