The underside or ventral, of a Small Dusty Wave moth, Idaea seriata, This well focussed close-up is resting on the outside of a window.
The ventral, underside, moths are taken indoors. The moth is outside on the window. All the insects we take photos of are alive and are never damaged in any way.
Size: 3700px × 3575px
Location: Greater Manchester UK.
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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