Acheronthia atropos

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Acheronthia atropos sent on September 08, 2020 (14:15) by Lucchin Fabrizio. 28 comments, 1255 views.

, 1/60 f/14.0, ISO 250, tripod. Specie: Acherontia atropos

La Sfinge testa di morto, allo stadio di bruco 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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LucianoSerra.d

sent on September 08, 2020 (14:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Magnificent macro shot... many compliments... 8-)

Werner

sent on September 08, 2020 (14:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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Alessandro Cale'

sent on September 08, 2020 (14:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very very nice and well detailed!
This year you photographed both the caterpillar and the moth! an excellent double capture, which makes the main stages of life visible.
Very complete and exhaustive explanation.
Compliments, hello, Alexander

Fiorenzofanton

sent on September 08, 2020 (17:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Remarkable compositional work Fabrizio, very sharp subject on a beautiful perch, I find perfect also the black background, allows in my opinion to enhance the beautiful details.
Compliments. ;-)
A flower greeting. :-)

GigiVb66

sent on September 08, 2020 (21:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great detail, nice even the perch

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on September 08, 2020 (23:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Luciano
Werner
Alessandro
Fiorenzo
Gigi
Thank you all welcome positive comments to this butterfly, I wish you a good night, hello Fabrizio

Infas

sent on September 09, 2020 (8:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The black background fits us all
excellent, as always and thank you for the complete information
compliations
yres
Savator

Met83

sent on September 09, 2020 (9:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful moth and well set.

Pigi47

sent on September 09, 2020 (12:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It almost feels like you're going around at night so you can better catch the subjects. ... :-D :-D
Macabra, but equally enjoyable. :-D :-D

Marco Renieri

sent on September 09, 2020 (19:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great detail for this beautiful moth Fabrizio the dark background makes us savor the hours of his greatest activity but for the chromatic features seems to lose something.
Hello, Marco.

Delphinus

sent on September 09, 2020 (20:04)

Awesome work!
Stunning macro!
Hello: Delphinus

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on September 09, 2020 (20:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Salvatore
Met
Pier
Marco
Delphinus
Thotful thanks for your positive comments, a warm greeting and good evening, hello Fabrizio

Renzo Bagatella

sent on September 09, 2020 (21:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great detail and very interesting description.
A greeting Renzo

Luci	sent on September 09, 2020 (22:04) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Beautiful!! Fantastic sharpness, excellent realization. Congratulations. Say hello. Lights

NadiaB

sent on September 10, 2020 (0:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

:-o :-o :-o Magnificent!!! :-o :-o :-o
Thanks also for your description!

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on September 10, 2020 (20:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Renzo
Luci
Nadia
I'm glad you enjoyed it, a warm greeting and good evening, hello and thank you, Fabrizio

Egimemo

sent on September 11, 2020 (12:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fantastic photo of a subject, I imagine, really complex to photograph. You reminded me of the fantastic movie "The Silence of the Innocents" where this moth became famous to the general public. Congratulations ;-)

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on September 11, 2020 (16:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Egimeno, thank you for the nice compliment for this moth and I wish you a good weekend, hello Fabrizio

Gios	sent on September 14, 2020 (12:53) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) A-side view. Good! bye gios ;-)

Roberto Carrano

sent on September 14, 2020 (12:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gorgeous
Compliments ;-)

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