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NatureMapr now receives more records in NSW than ACT
7 Mar 2025

Since 1 Jan 2025, NatureMapr 44% of all sightings uploaded were NSW based, while 43% were from the ACT.The remaining 13% were from other states, with VIC coming in third at 5%.Strictly speaking, 67% o...

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GlossyGal wrote:
7 Mar 2025
Thank you for the hint 😊
Elhamma australasiae
WendyEM wrote:
6 Mar 2025
It can take a lot of practice and experimentation. When I use a single point flash on shiny/dark moths I often rotate camera 90deg for extra shots - different angles cope with shine better
Elhamma australasiae
GlossyGal wrote:
6 Mar 2025
D'oh! Of course! Thank you Matthew.
Heteronympha penelope
GlossyGal wrote:
6 Mar 2025
Thank you Wendy, I was disappointed that the photos of other angles that I took didn't come out at all well.
Elhamma australasiae
WendyEM wrote:
6 Mar 2025
a male, good shot
Elhamma australasiae

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