Inachis Io con le ali chiuse by mariogiannecchini

Photography • Macro • posted on Jul 31, 2010

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Nella foto di oggi una farfalla difficile da avvicinare , si posa su cespugli in punti spesso impraticabili. Con le ali chiuse ha un aspetto austero , ma quando apre le ali è una festa di colori. In the picture of a butterfly very difficult to approach, rests on bushes often impassable in places. With closed wings looks austere, but when he opens his wings is a feast of colors. La Vanessa io o Occhio di pavone (Inachis io LINNAEUS, 1758) è una ben nota e colorata farfalla della famiglia Nymphalidae, abitante delle zone temperate dell'Europa e dell'Asia. È l'unica specie del genere Inachis da alcuni autori considerato sinonimo di Nymphalis. Inachis Io The Vanessa I, or peacock's eye (I Inachis Linnaeus, 1758) is well known and colorful butterfly family Nymphalidae, an inhabitant of the temperate zones of Europe and Asia. It is the only species of the genus Inachis by some authors considered synonymous Nymphalis. Its specific epithet refers to Io, a priestess of Juno's legendary beauty. Larva The caterpillar is shiny black, with white dots on each segment and provided with six rows of dorsal spines. Adult It has a wingspan of up to 60-70 mm. The dorsal surface of the wings is red brick with tending to brown edges. The four corners are adorned with colorful spots glaring eyeball. These spots, called ocelli, have a protective function against predators [1]. The ventral surface is instead of a brown-black for easy camouflaging. Distribution and habitats [edit] The Vanessa is widespread in the temperate zones of Europe and Asia to Japan. In Italy it is quite common in almost all regions. Can meet in the woods, fields, meadows, pastures, parks and gardens from the plains up to 2500 meters. Biology [edit] I Inachis caterpillars that feed on nettle leaves. This butterfly spends the winter in hibernation before placing groups of 500 eggs at a time, in early spring. The caterpillars hatch after about a week and feed on nettles and hops. Spend most of their development in many communities, become lonely only the last stage of growth before dell'incrisalidamento. The flickering occurs between June and July. The adults suck the nectar from a wide variety of flowering plants such as Buddleja, willows, dandelions, wild marjoram, elder, water hemp and clover, is not above the tree sap and rotten fruit. Good day and good week Thanks for the comments and the favourites of previous image

Comments (32)

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Faemike55

1:41AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Very beautiful even in this pose! Wonderful capture

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Juliette.Gribnau

2:17AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

you are so right, they are awesome with their wings opened, and intriguing with their wings closed; great shot ! btw the sky is wonderful too

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jayfar

2:30AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Beautiful capture Mario.

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rainbows

2:47AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

I have never seen a butterfly so dark, dear Mario. A wonderful capture of her and the flower. Hugs for all day. Di. xx

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PSDuck

3:14AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Superb photo, my friend! As always, thanks for the information. Wishing you and yours a wonderful weekend.

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dochtersions

3:19AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

The POV is amazing, and even with closed wings you can see purple-blue colors on him. Thanks for the information. I hope you will captured him/her once with wings open, that must be marvelous! Great weekend to you, Mario.

sawade

3:27AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Hi, the butterflie seems to be in a material of damask. Very clear and good shot. All the best.

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durleybeachbum

3:27AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Beautiful! It seems darker than my ones here.

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jarmila

3:51AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

ottimo punto di ripresa, sembra un gigante...bellissima macro

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RodolfoCiminelli

5:58AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Una macrofotografia absolutamente brillante e fantastica Mario.....!!! Complimento......!!!

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knupps

5:58AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Looks wonderful. Great shot.

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GBCalls

6:57AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Sharp image! Well done

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flavia49

7:36AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

very beautiful!! bellissima!

alanwilliams

10:09AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Lovely shot, has a sinister air about it.

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MrsRatbag

10:28AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

A stealth butterfly! Wonderful detail in this great capture!

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Minda

11:33AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Very Lovely shot mario..

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fredster66

11:37AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Perfectly composed.

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redchilicat

11:52AM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Excellent composition and interesting postwork.

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Hendesse

12:27PM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Excellent shot, fantastic POV and colors.

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flora-crassella

12:33PM | Sat, 31 July 2010

a very beautiful butterfly!!!!! FANTASTIC photo!!!!!!

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Pierrot_Lunaire

1:26PM | Sat, 31 July 2010

Bellissima farfalla e bellissima foto! Eccellente qualità come sempre! Buon fine settimana Mario!

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sandra46

4:41PM | Sat, 31 July 2010

davvero severa e un po' imbronciata! ma bella, mai vista prima. Spero che ne abbia anche una ad ali aperte !!! grandissima foto!!!

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myrrhluz

2:28AM | Sun, 01 August 2010

Very beautiful image of a very regal butterfly! I love the perspective looking up at him against the gorgeous sky. Wonderful composition, details, colors and light! Superb capture! Molto bella immagine di una farfalla molto regale! Mi piace la prospettiva guardandolo contro il cielo meraviglioso. Splendida composizione, dettagli, colori e luce! Superba la cattura!

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