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The Gem - Hodges #7414 - Orthonama obstipata - female
Copyright © 2010 Robert Lord Zimlich

The Gem - Hodges #7414 - Orthonama obstipata - Female
Mobile (Dog River), Mobile County, Alabama, USA
October 1, 2010
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Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 1 October, 2010 - 8:23am
Last updated 22 November, 2010 - 7:11am

Nice moth!
Out of curiosity, did you do up your screen in black to make it less intrusive (and reflective)? That might be worth looking into.
… Arthur Scott Macmillan, 11 December, 2010 - 3:56pm login or register to post comments

 
Mosquito Netting
It's the mosquito netting on my "butterfly house," one of those inexpensive back-yard gazebos. It works well for light colored insects but not for darker ones, like flies. I have to wait until they get on the white roof to get a good photo.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 12 December, 2010 - 12:55pm login or register to post comments

 
I guess it is not a panacea, then!
Have you tried using work light, or spot light? They have their own drawbacks of course, but at least you would not have to wait!
… Arthur Scott Macmillan, 13 December, 2010 - 1:19pm login or register to post comments

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