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Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth positively glowed when lit! About 3 cm long.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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Comments (4)
LaurenZarate
A little flashlight also helps the camera find and focus on an insect or other tiny object at night.
Sckel
I hate using flash. I think I'll also use a flashlight. Sometimes I take pictures with flash and the colors of the moth are different photo taken with sunlight.
LaurenZarate
Thank you Agustin :) Besides the regular camera light, I lit it with a small led flashlight.
Agustín Amenabar L
The colour palette and the outline of the moth are beautiful. Excellent pictures too. What did you use for lighting?

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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