It’s some kind of moth. Since there are precisely twenty-five trillions of species, I am unable to identify this specimen. The geranium is a pretty one. This looks very much like a reflection in the rear view mirror of a car!
Oh come on George! 25 trillions ain’t got nothing on you. There must be several trillion just in your neck of the woods. Get back to me after you have precisely identified this one. Also, let me know how old he is and if he’ll be back. Thanks.
Mike, I believe that is a Skipper of some sort. They’re different than butterflies and moths. I’d have to have a clearer view from another angle to tell. And, of course, like butterflies and moths there are probably hundreds of types of Skippers. Identifying them is difficult sometimes! Nice shot though!
As a young girl I had a butterfly net, captured them, and documented the species I found. Then I’d turn them loose. I still keep track of odd species that I discover in the woodlands. Just a little hobby I have! I’m sure my neighbors wonder about a grown woman dashing around in the pasture with a butterfly net! I’m glad you appreciate my vast knowledge!! LOL
So … change of subject… I don’t know if you’ve checked out my photography blog (link is on the right side)… but, I’m wondering if you belong to any photographer groups or anything …. I’ve been looking for someone in the area to maybe do a few photo trips, to places around town …
I don’t belong to any photo groups as I tend to roll alone, but I could enjoy an outing with the right people. I live in Greeley, well to the north of you, so logistically it might be difficult. No, I didn’t notice your photo blog, but will for sure check it out.
I had a mother too….and it was also complicated, for sure.
Yeah, I tend to be more of a loner too … but, I’ve been looking to meet some local photographers who might give me some pointers … I’m still a novice when it comes to my camera, and someone to talk ‘shop’ with … 🙂
I’ll see what I can do … with mom, sometimes it is tough for me to get away for more than an hour, but, I’d like to come up north .. check out all that open land, and all those great old buildings you’re always posting photos of!
It’s some kind of moth. Since there are precisely twenty-five trillions of species, I am unable to identify this specimen. The geranium is a pretty one. This looks very much like a reflection in the rear view mirror of a car!
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Oh come on George! 25 trillions ain’t got nothing on you. There must be several trillion just in your neck of the woods. Get back to me after you have precisely identified this one. Also, let me know how old he is and if he’ll be back. Thanks.
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🙂 Chuckle… Chuckle..
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Mike, I believe that is a Skipper of some sort. They’re different than butterflies and moths. I’d have to have a clearer view from another angle to tell. And, of course, like butterflies and moths there are probably hundreds of types of Skippers. Identifying them is difficult sometimes! Nice shot though!
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That skipper allowed me one shot, and skipped out on me. He is aptly named. And you, a fountain of information, farm girl and all 🙂
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As a young girl I had a butterfly net, captured them, and documented the species I found. Then I’d turn them loose. I still keep track of odd species that I discover in the woodlands. Just a little hobby I have! I’m sure my neighbors wonder about a grown woman dashing around in the pasture with a butterfly net! I’m glad you appreciate my vast knowledge!! LOL
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I appreciate everything about you Lori, and that is the truth.
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Looks like a bug. 🙂
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Damn John, why didn’t I know that! Hey, where in CO do you live?
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I am down in the big city … the Aurora part ….
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I lived in Lakewood for 20 years. Now up north a piece. Your mother’s Monica Lewinski comment cracked me up.
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She has her funny moments. 🙂
So … change of subject… I don’t know if you’ve checked out my photography blog (link is on the right side)… but, I’m wondering if you belong to any photographer groups or anything …. I’ve been looking for someone in the area to maybe do a few photo trips, to places around town …
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I don’t belong to any photo groups as I tend to roll alone, but I could enjoy an outing with the right people. I live in Greeley, well to the north of you, so logistically it might be difficult. No, I didn’t notice your photo blog, but will for sure check it out.
I had a mother too….and it was also complicated, for sure.
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Yeah, I tend to be more of a loner too … but, I’ve been looking to meet some local photographers who might give me some pointers … I’m still a novice when it comes to my camera, and someone to talk ‘shop’ with … 🙂
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If you ever find yourself coming up north a spell let me know. It would be fun to hang out with someone as intelligent as you.
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I’ll see what I can do … with mom, sometimes it is tough for me to get away for more than an hour, but, I’d like to come up north .. check out all that open land, and all those great old buildings you’re always posting photos of!
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A good place to put such questions is http://www.newscientist.com/topic/lastword
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Well that’s an interesting site. Thanks.
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What a great photo of the mot
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You are so nice Marylou. Thanks.
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Yes, it’s a slice of nature’s bountiful beauty 😉
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Aye, beauty that coexists with a certain degree of horror and randomness, no?
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In your photo? Why horror?
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Africa, America, everywhere it seems some war, hunger, misery and pain. As to why, I do not know.
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Pretty critter, but with a fat body and those antennae, I think it’s a moth.
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Just read the Skipper comment. I would only believe that if Gilligan was close by.
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Maryann for me.
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🙂
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Moth says…”who you calling fat!”
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🙂 Tell him “sorry” for me.
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I laugh coming here……don’t get many laughs….you have a friendly bunch of correspondents.
Photos aren’t bad either…
🙂
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Count yourself in that lot, my friend, and pull up a chair.
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Definitely a Skipper!
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Well he sure skipped out on me. Have not seen him since. Thanks.
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