Tiny but perfect!
Often when I empty the moth trap it has loads of tiny micro moths in it. For years I ignored them as they were so tiny, but recently I have been potting them so I can photograph them later.
Unlike the larger moths an hour or two in the fridge seems to make no difference to these little beauties, and getting any photograph at all before they fly off is a miracle!
so....these days I pop them in the freezer for a minute just before I am ready to take the photograph, it seems to stop them in their tracks just long enough to take a couple of pictures - then they fly off!!!
It is worth it though, look at the wonderful bright blue scales on this little beauty! sadly I can't identify it for you as I seem to have lost my micro book, so if anyone knows what it is, I would be very pleased to know.
Best go look for my book now........
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