Multiple of disappointing weather here this morning, thankfully, I hadn't processed last week's moth photos.
So, here are three focus-stacked in-camera snaps with a Canon R7 using a Tamron 90mm 1:1. Some Topaz AI Sharpen and levels adjustments done in PaintShopPro.
@sciencebase Does the Snout Moth seek out something in particular with its huge olfactory member? I hope it doesn't get it nettled.
@sciencebase Look at this gobful I found:
Lepidopteran moths possess two main olfactory organs, including antennae and labial palps. Compared to antennae, the labial palps are relatively specific and worthy of further investigation due to the labial-palp pit organ (LPO), which contains a large number of sensilla located on the tip segment.
@SteelFolk its larvae feed on nettles
@SteelFolk these are its labial palps, mouth parts, not sure why they're so long. Particular nectar source, I'd imagine