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Alejo Lopez

@junglediamonds

2020

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Scientific macro photographer dedicated to moths and nature!!!
Documentary field specialist

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A beautiful photos by @junglediamonds Thank you for sharing. Be sure to extend your support by visiting this beautiful gallery and photographer.Moth antennae are highly specialized sensory organs, often exhibiting a feathery or comb-like (bipectinate) structure to maximize their surface area. This complex structure, covered in thousands of sensory hairs (sensilla), makes them exceptionally sensitive to airborne chemical signals, particularly allowing the male moth to detect female pheromones from distances of up to several kilometers. #insectsofinstagram #evolution #wildlife #worldwide #learnmore #educational #macrophotography #ecology #insects #natureisbeautiful #naturefacts #creation #wildlifephotography #macro_world #arthropod#naturelover #flora #fauna #nature #species #documentary by @junglediamonds

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One of the most majestic moths is the cloud forest of Colombia the Chrysocale regalis a Tiger moth with all the power colors of this country!!! It has to be one of my favorites moths!!! Just check of those blue antennas!!! 🤯🤯🤯@mothsofcolombia @mothsofcolombia_field_guides @tigermothscolombia by @junglediamonds

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Happy with the new moths for the list, I had been focus on micro moths for more than 3 years, no results yet, just trying to get good photos!!! This little girl is a golden beauty!!!Last day of @mothweek by @junglediamonds

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This @mothweek is getting better!!! Like this amazing Geometridae moth with some amazing spotted pattern!!! Let’s see what new species will show up!!!@mothsofcolombia #polillasdecolombia #mothsofcolombia by @junglediamonds

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We are on @mothweek and it is always nice to share a new moth!! This small guy from the Geometridae family has amazing graphics like the ancient Colombian towns, the Cargolia arana, a sculpture with wings!!! More moths coming this week!!@mothsofcolombia #geometridae #polillasdecolombia #mothsofcolombia by @junglediamonds

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Like a cathedral windows, the symmetric wings and contrast are so unique…. Getting ready to my own @mothweek nights on a place not body has been and do mothing!!!! Very happy and wait for the photos!!! by @junglediamonds

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Iam trying to get the ID of this tiny moth I got with @bealeiderman , does @aporemski knows? This is an amazing species at 2500 meters next to an Oak reserve!!!It is so refreshing seen new moth to close to the city!!!@mothsofcolombia @mothweek by @junglediamonds

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Micro moths are so underrated!!! Probably because it is almost impossible to photograph them in the wild and they may be killed for study!! Well some of them like this Tortricodae a 6mm fireball !!! The combination of red 🩸 and white legs is insane!!!!@mothsofcolombia @mothweek #polillasdecolombia #mothsofcolombia by @junglediamonds

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Inspired from @junglediamonds who takes gorgeous photos of moths. Check out his page! This piece is black light reactive. Crambidae moth!!! ...#moth#columbia#blacklightart#moths#natureart by @junglediamonds

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Sometimes we encounter species that looks like from a terror movie, this tiny (5mm) guys is one of them, carrying on it’s back not just pieces of the forest, but ☠️ bodies, it’s makes a backpack of protection from predators!!! The evolution is top!!!! by @junglediamonds

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When it comes to magical colors, this small creatures are the top, decorated with tiny iridescent scales!!! They are ready for a party, the Weevils are very common in our gardens but difficult to capture with the naked 👁️!! I was looking for a dark green one but this bright guy was around!!! Love how the antennas emerge from its mouth!!! by @junglediamonds

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14 days ago

Another Tiger moth for my personal count, it is not the same like the one a couple of weeks, just check that electric blue abdomen!!! Obviously this family mimics 🐝!!! @tigermothscolombia #polillasdecolombia #mothsofcolombia by @junglediamonds

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