Metallic moths

Or Zygaenidae, as the biologists have it. This one is called green forester (Adscita statices):

^{Olympus XZ-1, 28mm, ISO200, f5.6, 1/60s}

Some of these are more blue:

^{Olympus XZ-1, 28mm, ISO200, f8, 1/80s}

This is a close relation, the blackthorn aurora moth (Rhagades pruni). It looks a bit ominous with its black wings:

^{Olympus XZ-1, 28mm, ISO400, f8, 1/125s}

Despite the difference in colour, the six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is also closely related:

^{Olympus XZ-1, 28mm, ISO200, f8, 1/250s}

Note that these are all wide-angle shots (at 28mm). You can get really close to these moths if you move very slowly.

Thanks for watching!