Caterpillar of swallowtail

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Caterpillar of swallowtail sent on September 14, 2016 (8:55) by Dantes. 46 comments, 1003 views.

, 1/13 f/16.0, ISO 100, tripod.

Il bruco (o più giustamente baco, parlando di lepidotteri) si nutre di Apiaceae e quindi principalmente di finocchio e carota, ma anche la ruta è molto ricercata. Il bruco compie diverse mute e nelle sue ultime fasi si presenta verde con anelli neri e punti arancioni. Nei primi stadi invece è nero con macchie bianche, apparendo all'occhio disattento una semplice deiezione di uccello. Questo tipo di mimetismo è una particolare strategia definita come criptismo, nella quale l'individuo assume forme e colore dell'ambiente o di parte di esso. In questo caso il bruco non si nasconde ma crea un'illusione al possibile predatore. Il bruco del macaone presenta anche una difesa attiva con un organo estroflessibile posto sul capo, l'osmeterio che emette acido butirrico.

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Jerry Vacchieri

sent on September 14, 2016 (8:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very nice ..........

Jerry

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (9:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Jerry hello and thank you !!!
Dante

Diego.armando.parafango

sent on September 14, 2016 (9:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful, beautiful colors hello good day

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (9:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Armando thanks and good day to you !!!
hello, Dante

Donna

sent on September 14, 2016 (10:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Good detail and the setting
Compliments
Hello

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (10:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I thank Donatella !!! :-) ;-)
hello, Dante

AnnH	sent on September 14, 2016 (10:46) Simply beautiful! Ann :))

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (12:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Simply thanks !!!
bye, Dante

Renzo Fermo

sent on September 14, 2016 (17:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro, sharp, detailed :-)
Hello, Renzo

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (18:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

always thanks Renzo !!!
hello, Dante

Albieri Sergio

sent on September 14, 2016 (18:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Ottimissima, although you can not tell! :-or
Dante Bravo! Hello!
Sergio ;-) :-P

Lully

sent on September 14, 2016 (19:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Sharpness at the top.
Very good!!
Hello hello, Lully :-) :-)

Paogar

sent on September 14, 2016 (20:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very well composed and beautifully colored picture!
Congratulations and greetings,
Paul

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (20:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Sergio, Lully, Paul, thank you very much and good evening !!! :-) ;-) ;-)
hello, Dante

Carlo Bassi

sent on September 14, 2016 (20:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very very beautiful, congratulations Dante !!
Hello Carlo.

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (21:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Carlo hello and thank you !!!
Dante

Gianni M

sent on September 14, 2016 (21:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful !! Hi Gianni.

Giancarlo Di Miceli

sent on September 14, 2016 (22:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, excellent compo and thanks for the info. ;-)

Dantes

sent on September 14, 2016 (22:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gianni, Giancarlo, thank you very much !!!
hello, Dante

Arvina

sent on September 15, 2016 (7:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro Dante !!
Hello, Arvina :-)

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