Acheronthia atropos

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Acheronthia atropos sent on July 20, 2020 (9:52) by Lucchin Fabrizio. 27 comments, 1518 views.

, 1/800 f/9.0, ISO 250, tripod. Specie: Acherontia atropos

La Sfinge testa di morto, allo stadio di bruco nelle immagini, è una falena appartenente alla famiglia delle Sphingidae. Il termine “sfinge” si riferisce al fatto che il bruco di questa falena è capace di sollevare la parte anteriore del corpo assumendo una posizione che assomiglia vagamente a quella della sfinge greca o egiziana. L'espressione “testa di morto” è dovuta a un tratto molto caratteristico di questa falena, che la distingue da tutte quelle con cui condivide l'areale: sul lato dorsale del torace spicca una macchia biancastra, con due puntini neri, che ricorda la forma di un teschio. Il ciclo vitale di questa specie vede svilupparsi un numero variabile di generazioni (1-3) nel corso dell'anno. Si tratta quindi di una specie multivoltina. I cicli di covata si susseguono in continuo nelle popolazioni africane, mentre nelle regioni più settentrionali dell'areale la sfinge testa di morto sverna allo stadio pupale, come crisalide nel terreno. Le uova sono di colore verde o grigio-blu e vengono deposte singolarmente sulla pagina abassiale delle foglie delle piante ospiti. Al momento della schiusa, che può avvenire da luglio a ottobre, la larva o bruco ha una colorazione verde chiara, che tende a scurirsi mano a mano che l'animale si nutre, delle bande gialle diagonali sui lati e un cornetto nero sull'ottavo segmento addominale, all'estremità della coda. Al secondo stadio, sul dorso del bruco compaiono numerose piccole spine. Nel terzo stadio larvale le bande diagonali gialle sviluppano dei margini violacei o blu e il cornetto caudale da nero e liscio diventa giallo e granuloso, ricurvo verso il basso. Nello stadio finale le spine sul dorso scompaiono e la larva è lunga 13–15 cm, ha un aspetto robusto e può assumere tre diverse colorazioni: verde, marrone o gialla. Il bruco si muove poco, solo in cerca di foglie fresche di cui nutrirsi, e fa schioccare le mandibole o arriva addirittura a mordere se viene minacciato. Effettuando 4 ecdisi nel corso di circa 20 giorni, la larva cresce fino a una lunghezza di 120–130 mm e poi scava un buco nel terreno e si impupa in un bozzolo molto fragile, lungo 1,5–4,0 cm situato all'interno di una camera profonda. La crisalide o pupa è liscia, lucida e color mogano tendente al rossastro[3]. La falena nella sua forma adulta o immagine emerge dal terreno dopo una metamorfosi completa che può durare da 20 a 60 giorni. Un grazie alla mia amica Paola che lo ha trovato nel suo orto intento a mangiarle le foglie di papate e mi ha subito chiamato.

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Mario_61

sent on July 20, 2020 (10:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot and with excellent definition ;-) ...complete the interesting caption :-P ! Hello and congratulations!

Alessandro Cale'

sent on July 20, 2020 (12:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Always beautiful the caterpillar of this moth with its beautiful colors and designs, from you very well taken up!
Very detailed detail.
I'm just a curiosity: are caterpillars only seen in late summer or even at other times?
Compliments, hello, Alexander

Fulvio Lagana'

sent on July 20, 2020 (12:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Super catch ... you're too strong

S.roberto1966

sent on July 20, 2020 (12:42) | This comment has been translated

Really nice, congratulations!

Gast1

sent on July 20, 2020 (14:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Superlative capture, perfect close up image.
Exaustiva the explanation of the caterpillar and the moth, congratulations on the excellent work.
CIAO, Gastone. ;-)

Cinzia1262

sent on July 20, 2020 (14:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

excellent macro for this beautiful caterpillar, in my humble opinion is more beautiful now than in adult form ;-)

Infas

sent on July 20, 2020 (15:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

fat fat and resumed with the usual obvious mastery
compliations
here

78marcolino78

sent on July 20, 2020 (19:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

welcome macro, optimal composition with sharp subject, compliments greetings from mark

Gandy

sent on July 20, 2020 (20:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting capture Fabrizio!
Very beautiful representation,
compliations

Gabribocc

sent on July 21, 2020 (6:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro, beautiful and exhaustive caption. Congratulations

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on July 21, 2020 (10:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Marioi
Alessandro
Fulvio
Robge
Gastone
Cinzia

Saves
Health
Gandino
Gabri
Thank all of you flattering comments to this caterpillar that I finally managed to photograph, a dear saluro and good day, hello Fabrizio Fabrizio

NadiaB

sent on July 21, 2020 (22:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

:-o :-o A beautiful caterpillar! Very interesting your description! :-o :-o

Davide 70

sent on July 21, 2020 (22:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Stunning catch, congratulations.

Werner

sent on July 24, 2020 (16:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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Jerry Vacchieri

sent on July 24, 2020 (16:58) | This comment has been translated

Very nice shot

Wonderpig58

sent on July 24, 2020 (17:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful and interesting caption
A greeting
Paolo

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on July 24, 2020 (18:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nadia
Davide
Werner
Jerry
Paolo
We have heartfelt heartfelt comments for the passage and positive comments you have left, a warm greeting and a good weekend, hello Fabrizio

Assox

sent on July 25, 2020 (6:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I think as always you told a phase of life. the ascent and the wait to become butterfly, in search of the essential ...
Always nice to see your pictures...
I'm just compliments
Our friend Peter

Manuelpermonti

sent on July 26, 2020 (12:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The subject, as well as rare, is resumed to perfection. Too bad for that background that does not suit an otherwise perfect image.
a cherished greeting Fabrizio

Delphinus

sent on July 26, 2020 (17:21)

Excellent macro shot. Great details.
Hello: Delphinus

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