Richard Irwin - Photoblog
Six-Spot Burnet Moth
Posted by Richard Irwin (Belper, United Kingdom) on 7 June 2009 in Animal & Insect.
Zygaena filipendulae, a daytime moth that is found in the summer months. Its bright colour warns birds that it is very poisonous, as this moth contains compounds of cyanide in its body.
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Gorgeous Richard and perfectly framed. I didn't know certain moths were poisonous.
7 Jun 2009 9:33am
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
this is very beautiful!! superb color and atmosphere and a wonderful macro!!
7 Jun 2009 10:35am
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Beautiful contrast between the black & red insect and the lovely palette of greens of the bokeh.
7 Jun 2009 10:59am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Nice the way the moth's colors pop from the green background.
7 Jun 2009 12:38pm
grant from kansas city, United States
excellent - i can't imagine how you get this close quickly enough.
7 Jun 2009 4:50pm
Nina from Haute Loire, France
Nice picture, the commentary is interesting, I did not know these signals between insects and birds...
7 Jun 2009 6:33pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is such a beautiful image. The information about the poisonous nature of this critter is interesting.
7 Jun 2009 9:43pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
A beautiful creature for such a dangerous job. At least it gives out a warning.
8 Jun 2009 12:39am
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
That's a very, very pretty moth. Lovely colors!
8 Jun 2009 1:59am
mehdi from pecs, Hungary
Beautiful color contrasts, the red with green, the red with black.
8 Jun 2009 8:30pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
I have a version of this one in black and white triangles.... I've not been too successful getting a good photo though... If I did as well as you on this one I would be very happy.
9 Jun 2009 2:23am
