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Gynandromorph Poplar Hawk Moth

A Gynandromorph Poplar Hawk (Laothoe populi) moth. It's probably one of the rarest and most unusual insects that I will ever photograph. The left side is female, the right side male. The colour difference of each side is quite noticable the male side slightly greyer and more defined. The antennae are also different, the male side being thicker the the one on the female side. Taken Shrewsbury, Shropshire May 2024.
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Ronald Stachowiak said:

Very special !
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Adrian Jones replied to Ronald Stachowiak:

Thank you Ronald, as always greatly appreciated.
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ROL/Photo said:

EXTRA +++ bravOooo Adrian
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Adrian Jones replied to ROL/Photo:

ROL, thank you so much, greatly appreciated. :-)
2 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Excellent close-up!
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Adrian Jones replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you William for your lovely comment, very much appreciated.
2 years ago

Don Sutherland said:

Awesome macro.
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Adrian Jones replied to Don Sutherland:

Thank you Don, really appreciated. :-)
2 years ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Wow superbe.
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Adrian Jones replied to Patrick Brandy:

Patrick, thank you so much for ypour kind comment, apologies for my slow reply.
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