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Death of Essence
The untimely death of this orange-rimmed satin moth (Thalaina selenaea) in Tasmania’s Queenstown reminds us that water surface tension only tends to reveal itself when acting on a structure. Here the hydrophobic wing scales undergo disaggregation, giving the wing edges a visually frayed quality as the pigmented scales separate and drift slowly away.
Photograph: Lucy Marwood

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Surface tension draws water into microscopic gaps beneath exposed edges of the overlapping scales to create lifting effects. A high-contrast, vertical photograph capturing an orange-rimmed satin moth floating flat on the surface of dark, still water. The moth is centered in the upper half of the frame with its wings fully spread, showcasing a pearlescent white and silvery-grey pattern. The upper borders of its forewings are lined with a thin, vibrant orange trim, while the lower hindwings feature distinct, bold patches of black bordered by warm amber-gold. Dozens of perfect, translucent water droplets rest across the entire surface of its wings and fuzzy white body, acting like tiny magnifying glasses over its intricate scales. The background is a deep, murky black water surface, broken only by a soft, pale reflection of light on the left side, which enhances the delicate, floating appearance of the insect.
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The Luna Moths are back!

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A stunning close-up captures a large luna moth resting vertically on a weathered, dark wooden surface. The moth's expansive wings are a luminous, vibrant lime-green, bordered along the top edge by a striking reddish-purple band. Its hindwings taper into long, elegant, twisting tails that extend downward. It features a furry white body, magenta-colored legs, and a pair of prominent, feathery golden-yellow antennae extending from its head. The deep textures and horizontal grain of the wooden background provide a rustic contrast that makes the insect's brilliant coloration and delicate features vividly stand out.
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Happy pride moth, everyone!

Image by @mothpotato via bluesky

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An assortment of Lepidoptera matching the colors of various Pride flags.
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