Moth wing 3/8 inch Moth on window pane

Smallest macro I've attempted to date. Moth was less than 1 inch

tip to tip. Light was coming in from outside with moth on window

pane. Thoughts?

That is a magnificent magnification! The colors shine without blowing out the sparkling highlights in the makeup of the moth's wing. Good detail in the hair along the outside of the wing. Amazing patterbs ub tge colors and texture. Makes me wonder what the reason for all these things are. Do the hairs, for instance, give the flight more ability to stay aloft?

There seemed to be a white powdery substance on those hairs. There was another moth (same type) out this morning. I remeasured the wing and it's actually only 1/4 inch which would make this a 4:1 macro, I think. I'm new at the macro side of photography so it will be a fun year of exploring something new for my.

Thought this was a throw from the thumbnail! It would make a really interesting blanket, wouldn't it? :) Nice color & detail.

Kim, now you've explained what I've been curious about in the ribbing of the wing. More loft!

Dave