Papilio machaon (Linneus, 1758)

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Papilio machaon (Linneus, 1758) sent on October 04, 2014 (15:26) by Raffaella Coreggioli. 35 comments, 3953 views.

, 1/10 f/11.0, ISO 200, tripod. Specie: Papilio machaon

Nome scientifico: Papilio machaon (Linneus, 1758) Dimensioni: Lunghezza ala anteriore mm. 32-45 apertura alare: 70 - 100 mm Descrizione della specie: Il Macaone è una farfalla della famiglia delle Papilionidae, famiglia prevalentemente tropicale, di cui solo 9 specie presenti in Italia. Con i suoi circa 8 centimetri di apertura alare massima, non è difficile incontrarla e notarla soprattutto nelle campagne o in collina dall'inizio della primavera (periodo in cui le crisalidi sfarfallano), fino ad autunno inoltrato. Elegante ed agile nel volo, il maschio è anche difensore del proprio territorio; se vi capitasse di vederne due che volteggiano vicini in audaci acrobazie, probabilmente uno sta cercando di cacciare l'altro. Presenta il tipico comportamento da Butterfly Hilltopping, ovvero cerca di volare sopra il punto più alto del terreno in cui si trova (dominio). La parte superiore ha ali anteriori con una singolare e sgargiante livrea gialla e nera e ali posteriori con una coda di mediocre lunghezza e macchie arancioni di grandezza variabile. Inoltre, sono presenti una larga fascia nera soffusa di azzurro ed una macchia ocellata rossa posta all'angolo interno. La parte inferiore ha ali anteriori con una sottile bordatura chiara al margine anteriore. Papilio in latino significa farfalla, mentre machaon è il nome conferito alla specie in onore di Macaone, celebre medico della mitologia, figlio di Esculapio, dio della medicina ed a sua volta fratello di Podalirio, anch'egli medico. Maschio: colore giallo con nervature e ampi disegni trasversali neri. Fascia postdiscale contenente una sfumatura gialla nelle anteriori e blu nelle posteriori. Grossa macchia arancio nell'angolo anale delle posteriori. Bordo esterno delle posteriori dentato con una coda in corrispondenza della terza nervatura mediana. Femmina: simile al maschio ma generalmente più grande Rovescio: colore giallo con disegni simili al dritto, ma decisamente più chiari. Bruco: verde con anelli neri punteggiati di giallo, si nutre di Apiaceae, come ad esempio il finocchio e la carota. Se disturbato, estroflette da dietro la testa un paio di ghiandole a forma di corno (osmaterium), che emettono un odore repellente che tiene lontani i predatori. Le piante nutrici sono: Daucus carota, Foeniculum vulgare, Pastinaca sativa Ruta graveolens Distribuzione e habitat: Europa, Asia temperata e Giappone, regioni artiche e sub-artiche del Canada e degli Stati Uniti, tutta Italia. specie termofila, si rinviene in zone umide, ambienti aperti e soleggiati dalla pianura alla media montagna. 0-3000 m. Periodo di attività: da marzo a settembre con una o più generazioni annuali in accordo con la latitudine e l'altitudine.

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Alen 81

sent on October 04, 2014 (15:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

the pastel colors on this topic fall .... brush !!
compliments
Alen

Gianscatto

sent on October 04, 2014 (16:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot and capture. Hello

Pigi47

sent on October 04, 2014 (19:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Glad to find you. :-)
So as not to smentirti present you with an image worthy of attention since the three functions such as sharpness, color and brightness are prone to praise.
How to reserve let's also the composition. ;-)

user24883

sent on October 04, 2014 (19:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fantastic shot. Very balanced and elegant.

Danluc

sent on October 04, 2014 (20:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A very soft.
Bella!
Compliments.
Hello hello.

Raffaella Coreggioli

sent on October 04, 2014 (20:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you for your kind visit
Alen, also very much like to me :)
Gianscatto and Patricia, glad you enjoy it :)
Pier, from now on you will see me often;)
Danluc, thanks to you too :)

A greeting
Raffaella

Va.mark

sent on October 04, 2014 (21:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very nice :)

I really like the butterfly and the background :)

Alessandro Moneta

sent on October 04, 2014 (21:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Welcome back to the forum, this excellent your return.

Greetings and congratulations, looking forward to more of your shots.

Ale

Max72

sent on October 04, 2014 (21:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful Shot, I see in my monitor slightly dominant cyan, would correct it by pushing the red slider to +10, maybe it's just me, correct me if I'm wrong.
Hello.

Afrikachiara

sent on October 04, 2014 (22:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Raffaella Congratulations for this beautiful shot!
Light, colors, excellent sharpness and compo!
Ciaoooo!
Chiara

Bal	sent on October 04, 2014 (23:09) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Truly a very beautiful image! Compliments. Bal

Ginno

sent on October 05, 2014 (0:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

incredibly spectacular, beautiful. Giuliano-)

Beppeverge

sent on October 05, 2014 (11:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gorgeous!
Hello

Donna

sent on October 05, 2014 (11:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

congratulations, hello;-)

Juza	sent on October 05, 2014 (11:55) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) The contrasterei a little more (especially on dark colors), otherwise an excellent photo!

Caterina Bruzzone

sent on October 05, 2014 (12:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I like the composition and subject lighting, great shot, congratulations!
Hello.

Raffaella Coreggioli

sent on October 05, 2014 (13:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks again to everyone :)
Max72, I'll try as you suggested, although I had already warmed up thoroughly, shooting and 'was made in a very gray and misty morning, the background is a flowery meadow full of dew, this is the reason for the tone so cool :)
Juza unfortunately lately with the new workflow I have the bad habit of countering little, I have to take my hand, thank you very much for your kind visit and the suggestion :)
A greeting
Raffaella

Fotomistico

sent on October 05, 2014 (13:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice !!

Damiano68

sent on October 05, 2014 (21:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gorgeous shot Raffaella! Composition, color and background bellissimi.Ottima also the sharpness.
Welcome back;-)

Raffaella Coreggioli

sent on October 05, 2014 (23:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Fotomistico :)
Hello Damian, thank you, sometimes it's nice to go back and find out what it's like to never be gone :)
Greetings
Raffaella

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