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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Buddy moth

A day-flying moth, Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae), captured sitting on a flower bud, possibly resting after flying for some time. There was hundreds of them flying around that day and it was really difficult to find one sitting still somewhere. Eventually this one showed up and landed on a flower bud in close proximity.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Ireland
Camera: ILCE-6400
Copyright: © Yevhen Nosulko