Argema mittrei, 010,622

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Argema mittrei, 010,622 sent on September 19, 2011 (13:39) by Juza. 3 comments, 2778 views.

, 1/15 f/8.0, ISO 800, tripod. Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. Specie: Argema mittrei

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Kramer71

sent on October 03, 2011 (14:53)

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Nome scientifico: Argema mittrei (Fam. Attacidae)
Nome comune: Falena cometa
Pianta Nutrice: alberi della famiglia delle Mirtaceae (es. Eugenia cuneifolia) e alcune mimose
Diffusione: Madagascar
Ambiente e stile di vita: il bruco tesse un bozzolo ovoide, sospeso ai rami della pianta nutrice, un autentico capolavoro per la complessa struttura a maglie larghe e per il colore argenteo della seta.
Curiosità: è una delle più grandi falene esistenti, scambiata spesso per un pipistrello. Deve il suo nome ai due lunghi prolungamenti delle ali posteriori, che nei maschi raggiungono uno sviluppo straordinario (almeno una dozzina di centimetri). L'apertura alare ne misura in media diciotto.

Scientific name: Argema mittrei (Fam. Attacidae)
Common name: Comet Moth
Nurse plant: trees of the family Mirtaceae (eg Eugenia cuneifolia) and some mimosas
Wild: Madagascar
Environment and lifestyle: the caterpillar weaves a cocoon ovoid, suspended from the branches of the plant nurse, a masterpiece for the complex structure of large mesh and the silvery color of the silk.
Curiosity is one of the largest moths existing, often mistaken for a bat. It owes its name to the two long extensions of the hind wings, which reach an extraordinary development in males (at least a dozen centimeters). The wingspan will measure an average of eighteen.

Juza

sent on October 04, 2011 (14:20)

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Thanks!
Era un esemplare bellissimo, mi è veramente spiaciuto non essere riuscito a scattare foto migliori...subito dopo questa foto è volata via :-/

Thanks!
It was a beautiful specimen, I really regretted not being able to take better pictures ... right after this photo has flown away :-/

Kramer71

sent on October 04, 2011 (22:58)

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Per me è un piacere essere d'aiuto nell'identificare i vari esemplari delle fotografie. Purtroppo per via di un incidente in moto sono bloccato a casa e questo è il mio passatempo preferito. Ho studiato Sc.Naturali all'università ed ora faccio il giardiniere. Mi è rimasta vivissima la passione per gli insetti e, naturalmente, per le piante; possiedo una fornitissima biblioteca che è a vostra completa disposizione. Grazie per questo bellissimo forum. A presto, spero in qualche workshop.

For me it is a pleasure to be of help in identifying the various copies of the photographs. Unfortunately, due to a motorcycle accident are stuck at home and this is my favorite pastime. Sc.Naturali I studied at university and now I'm the gardener. I still have vivid passion for insects and, of course, for plants, possess a well-stocked library is at your disposal. Thank you for this wonderful forum. See you soon, I hope in some workshops.

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