The first swallowtail

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The first swallowtail sent on June 14, 2023 (15:24) by MarcoCoppola. 48 comments, 735 views.

, 1/40 f/11.0, ISO 100, tripod. Specie: Papilio machaon

Purtroppo quest'anno il mio allevamento di macaoni procede molto male. Nonostante l'abbondanza di finocchietti, sia i bruchi che le farfalle sono rarissimi, fino ad ora ho trovato solo un bruco e ho visto solo tre farfalle volare. Il problema però non riguarda solo i macaoni: continuo a notare che alcuni animali non hanno ancora cominciato il loro ciclo vitale estivo; come ad esempio le cicale, che insieme agli uccelli accompagnano le mie giornate con il loro canto. L'unica spiegazione che ho trovato a questi problemi è il cambiamento climatico che diventa sempre più evidente ogni anno. A maggio ci sono stati forti temporali quasi ogni giorno e ora sta arrivando la siccità, la natura fa sempre più fatica ad adattarsi. In questi anni ho trasformato il mio giardino in un oasi naturale per cercare di ripristinare l'equilibrio della natura. Ci sono tante specie di piante e gli animali possono vivere al sicuro, hanno cibo, acqua e tanti posti in cui nascondersi e preparare la tana. Preservare la natura richiede tanto impegno, non allevo i lepidotteri solo per fotografarli, quella è una cosa in più che faccio quando posso, il mio scopo è preservare le specie e quando non ottengo i risultati sperati mi dispiace molto. Purtroppo però non vivo in un mondo a parte e il cambiamento climatico arriva anche da me. Ecco il primo macaone che ho visto nascere quest'anno, ho allevato il bruco lo scorso autunno e ha passato l'inverno nella crisalide. Qualche giorno fa l'ho portato con me durante la mia esplorazione notturna per fotografarlo e liberarlo in natura. Delicatamente l'ho invogliato a posarsi su un piccolo rametto di lavanda, questa fase è stata piuttosto lenta perché i macaoni che allevo sono molto socievoli e preferiscono stare sempre sulla mia mano. Come al solito in questo periodo, anche quella notte c'era un leggero vento costante che impediva al macaone di restare fermo sul rametto nonostante stessi usando un ombrellino come paravento. Dopo averlo fotografato l'ho posizionato al sicuro tra i rami alti degli alberi e mi sono allontanato. È una femmina, spero che riuscirà ad accoppiarsi e a deporre le uova, gli scorsi anni in questo periodo allevavo almeno 30 o 40 macaoni alla volta.

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Werner

sent on June 14, 2023 (15:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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MarcoCoppola

sent on June 14, 2023 (15:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Werner

Jimimercury

sent on June 14, 2023 (15:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations not only for the photo, beautiful, but also for your commitment and passion that are revealed by the note. I
see my identical attempt to plant and create a safe mini habitat where I can allow these creatures to reproduce and proliferate.
Even here with me (lucania / almost puglia) I'm noticing the same things you say, and also to me three days ago two swallowtails were born that I had found in November, and that spent the winter at my house. I
am confident that soon I will find many ravenous caterpillars on my fennels, and it will happen to you too :-D

Michael

Claudio Cortesi

sent on June 14, 2023 (16:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful photo Marco. You will see that butterflies will also adapt. In recent years the drought began in April and insects were very few, even in the mountains of central Italy. This year the windshield shows the presence of many insects, during my travels in the center-south. ;-)

Axel1950

sent on June 14, 2023 (16:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful macro
compliments

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 14, 2023 (16:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Michele and Claudio for appreciating, I hope to find the little caterpillars soon :-)
You're right Claudio, in recent years also from me many species were rare to meet but the macaons were more numerous, now I'm finding many other particular species but those that were usually more numerous have some adaptation problems.
Hello

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 14, 2023 (16:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much Ale Sorriso

cheers

Lucchin Fabrizio

sent on June 14, 2023 (16:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Mark, don't worry the season is a bit 'behind even from me, I saw only one macaoni. Congratulations for the beautiful macro and always for your commitment as a breeder. A warm greeting, hello Fabrizio.

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 14, 2023 (17:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Fabrizio I'm glad you liked it.
Yes, this year summer is late and the animals are a bit confused.

Oleg Tsapko

sent on June 14, 2023 (18:14) | This comment has been translated

Great work!

Mariogs

sent on June 14, 2023 (18:18) | This comment has been translated

Beautiful!

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 14, 2023 (19:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much Oleg and Mario!
cheers

Carlo Bassi

sent on June 14, 2023 (20:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro, congratulations!
Hello Charles

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 14, 2023 (21:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Carlo for the appreciation
cheers

Massimo_Photo

sent on June 14, 2023 (22:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful image and interesting caption, as your usual, a big compliment and greetings Mark :-)

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 14, 2023 (22:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks again Massimo very kind!
cheers

Diodato Campagna

sent on June 15, 2023 (2:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Bravissimo Marco, is wonderful!
Hello ;-)

Alessandro Cale'

sent on June 15, 2023 (5:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image and composition!
... For breeding maybe you also need a little patience, we hope well come on, I wish you that it goes better and better and that your commitment is rewarded.
Congratulations, hello, Alexander

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 15, 2023 (10:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Diodato and Alessandro I'm glad you liked it.
When I started breeding them the swallowtails were few, but now they are even fewer.
I hope it's just a temporary problem.
Hello

NadiaB

sent on June 15, 2023 (18:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

:-o :-o BEAUTIFUL shot to your swallowtail, you will see that others will be born! Of course, climate change is a real problem and also forces insects to adapt. :-o :-o
Congratulations for the photo and for your great passion!

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