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Leafy mimicry
evolutionary trait
beauty of nature
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by Scooj
Common Emerald
Tag: Moth
Box Tree Moth
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Accidentally
introduced to the UK
killer of box trees
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by Scooj
Small emerald
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Inconspicuous
beauty beyond all measure
small emerald moth
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Infestation
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Moths in the dog food
hundreds and hundreds of them
culprits evicted
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Magpie moth
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Super delicate
flutter on a windward hill
rests for a moment
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by Scooj
Moth ball
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Tired out from dancing
resting up in the spinach
waiting for nightfall
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Clothes moths
Unwelcome hatch of
malevolent marauders
chomping through my clothes.
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Caterpillar
What you will become
far outweighs your current form;
a means to an end.
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- This is the caterpillar of the elephant hawk moth, found on my allotment. Both caterpillar and adult are beautiful in my eyes, a view not shared by everyone.
Leaf litter
On the woodland floor
fallen from the canopy
sweet caterpillar.
by Scooj
578. North Street Green (5)
Gemma Compton’s work is rather special, usually incorporating wildlife and in particular insects and birds. In this beautiful example she has created a series of hawk moths (death’s head?) laid out in a pattern, with her customary blue and white background.
The piece almost feels like a study or looks like something from a scientific collection. The moths are inanimate and objects to be admired, rather than thriving living insects. Another facet of her work is her great drips in this case as a sort of back wash.
The piece I posted at Wapping Wharf recently also has one of these moths and copious drips. I think both were created at around the same time. What is not to like about her magnificent work?
Natural adventures 