Paysandisia archon (Palm moth)

Paysandisia archon (Palm moth)

Written by Webmaster Sunday, 20 June 2010 00:00

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"Catherine, if you teach the children nothing else, teach them to see the light." Myron Wood

 

 

 

 

Paysandisia archon (Family: Castniidae; common name: Palm moth, Palm borer)

This rather large and impressive moth has recently being introduced to Europe causing much concern. Apparently its larvae feed on the bark of palm trees causing irretrievable damage. Though the European authorities are naturally concerned by its presence in the Mediterranean countries I considered myself lucky to see it from a photographic point of view; pest or no pest, this is an impressive animal.

Thanks to Matt Rawling for the identification of this moth.

Photos by Francesco Zezza

Shooting Data:

1. Camera: Nikon D60
Lens: Nikkor AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 VR @ 55mm
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/400 sec - f/8, Aperture priority mode
Flash: Built in
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized. 

2. Camera: Nikon D60
Lens: Nikkor AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 VR @ 55mm
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/320 sec - f/8, Aperture priority mode
Flash: Built in
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized. 

 

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