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Morimus asper ♂️ 👇👇 ••This image documents a male specimen of Morimus asper (Cerambycidae), a large longhorn beetle distributed throughout much of southern and central Europe. It is one of the most emblematic saproxylic beetles, easily recognized by its robust body, distinctive mottled grey-black coloration, and long antennae. Morimus asper is a protected species under the European Union Habitats Directive and Italian legislation, highlighting the importance of conserving mature deciduous forests and deadwood habitats for its survival. Indeed, the species is closely associated with mature broadleaf forests, where its larvae develop for several years inside decaying wood. Adults are active mainly from late spring to summer and are most frequently observed on fallen trunks, tree stumps, and deadwood, particularly during the evening and at night.•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shots x25. 2:1 [Laowa 90mm + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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11 days ago
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Orthetrum coerulescens ♂️ ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a male specimen of Orthetrum coerulescens (Libellulidae), a dragonfly typical of sun-exposed freshwater environments. The photograph was taken in full afternoon activity, as this family (and related taxa) is not strictly crepuscular or limited to early morning hours. The adult male is recognisable by the uniform blue pruinosity covering the entire abdomen: a waxy secretion that develops with maturity and masks the underlying cuticular coloration. This is one of the main diagnostic traits of the genus Orthetrum. In detail, the head shows large, highly developed compound eyes, typical of aerial predators, providing a wide field of vision for detecting flying prey. The reduced antennae and strong mandibles reflect a high level of predatory specialisation on small flying insects.•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shots x30 3,3:1 [Laowa 90mm + Raynox + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 🔬 Raynox DCR-250 💻 @helicon_focus taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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a month ago
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Regiscolia maculata.♀️ 👇👇 ••This image documents a female specimen of Megascolia maculata (Scoliidae), one of the largest wasps occurring in Europe. This species is typically associated with warm open habitats, gardens, woodland edges and areas rich in dead wood, where females search for beetle larvae hidden underground or inside decaying trunks. Females of Megascolia maculata are powerful parasitoids and play an important ecological role by naturally regulating populations of large scarab beetles. After locating a host larva, the female temporarily paralyzes it and lays a single egg on its body, providing a living food source for the developing offspring. This female specimen was observed on Friday morning outside my garden shortly after severe bad weather, likely taking advantage of the warmer and more humid conditions following the storm.•• 🖐️ Handheld Manual Stacking x35. 3,3:1 [Laowa 90mm + Raynox + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 🔬 Raynox DCR-250 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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2 months ago
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Parainocellia bicolor.♀️ ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a female specimen of Parainocellia bicolor (Inocelliidae), one of the few snakefly species (order Raphidioptera) found in Italy. Unlike species belonging to the family Raphidiidae, members of the Inocelliidae lack ocelli, a key feature that distinguishes the two families. Although it occurs in several areas of the Italian Peninsula, P. bicolor is not an easy species to encounter, despite being locally established. Adults are active for only a short period and are mainly associated with woodland habitats, where they often go unnoticed. The specimen photographed is a female, recognizable by its long ovipositor, which is used to lay eggs in bark crevices, where the larvae will later develop.•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shot x16 3.2:1 [Laowa 90mm + Extension tubes + Raynox] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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a day ago
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Otiorhynchus armatus. ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a specimen of Otiorhynchus armatus (Curculionidae), a broad-nosed weevil belonging to one of the largest beetle genus in Europe. It is characterized by its robust black body, strongly sculptured elytra, and prominent femoral teeth, features that help distinguish it from many closely related species. O. armatus inhabits woodlands, forest edges, and other vegetation-rich habitats. Adults are primarily nocturnal and climb vegetation to feed on the leaves of a variety of plants. The larvae, in contrast, develop in the soil, where they feed on roots and organic matter before pupating. Adults can be observed from early spring through summer, but during the day they remain hidden beneath stones, bark, leaf litter, or dense vegetation, making daytime encounters relatively uncommon.•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shot 2:1 [Laowa 90mm + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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2 days ago
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Agrilus hastulifer. ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a specimen of Agrilus hastulifer (Buprestidae), an uncommon jewel beetle distributed across several regions of Europe and closely associated with mature oak woodlands. The larvae develop beneath the bark of various Quercus species, where they excavate characteristic galleries in the phloem of weakened or declining trees. Only at the end of their development do they penetrate superficially into the wood to construct a pupal chamber. Adults are active mainly from late spring to summer, feeding on oak foliage and most often observed on warm, sunny days. Owing to its secretive habits and its close association with well preserved woodland habitats, Agrilus hastulifer is regarded as an uncommon species.•• Adult size: 5 mm 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shots x13. 2:1 [Laowa 90mm + Raynox] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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5 days ago
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Necrophagy on Dorcus parallelipipedus ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a very interesting and detailed natural scene involving Dorcus parallelipipedus (Lucanidae), with the head and pronotum of the beetle clearly visible while surrounded by workers of Crematogaster scutellaris (Formicidae) engaged in necrophagous activity. The photograph captures an interesting ecological event, highlighting the role of ants as opportunistic saprophagous organisms within forest ecosystems. Through the cooperative behaviour of workers, C.scutellaris exploits animal remains as a nutritional resource, contributing to decomposition processes and the recycling of organic matter. The preserved structures of the beetle, particularly the robust head and strongly sclerotized pronotum typical of Lucanidae, allow detailed observation of the morphological features of the species during this natural process.•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shots x22. 3,2:1 [Laowa 90mm + Extension tubes + Raynox] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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7 days ago
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Menemerus semilimbatus ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a specimen of Menemerus semilimbatus (Salticidae), a synanthropic species commonly found on walls, rocks, and artificial surfaces across Mediterranean regions. The individual exhibits a compact body with a beige brown coloration and a mottled pattern, providing effective camouflage against mineral substrates. The anterior region is characterized by large anterior median eyes, typical of Salticidae, enabling highly accurate vision essential for active hunting. Fine setae are visible across the prosoma and around the chelicerae, serving both sensory and structural functions. The robust legs allow for rapid and controlled movements, adapted for jumping rather than web construction.•• ✴️ Manual handheld stacking x26 3.3:1 | 5.3:1 [Laowa 90mm + Raynox + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 🔬 Raynox DCR-250 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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3 months ago
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Mimela junii ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a specimen of Mimela junii (Scarabaeidae), a beetle belonging to the subfamily Rutelinae, distributed throughout southern and central Europe. Adults are easily recognized by their brilliant emerald-green metallic coloration and are considered among the most striking species within the genus. The species inhabits deciduous woodlands and forest edges, where adults feed primarily on the leaves of a wide variety of trees and shrubs. Its life cycle includes a larval stage, during which the larvae live in the soil, feeding on organic matter and decomposing roots. Adults are mainly observed from late spring to early summer and are primarily active at dusk and during the night, although they may also be found resting motionless on vegetation during the day or attracted to artificial lights in the evening.•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shots x13. 2:1 [Laowa 90mm + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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23 days ago
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Apochima flabellaria. ✓ 👇👇 ••This image documents a larval stage of Apochima flabellaria (Geometridae), a moth associated with herbaceous and shrubby vegetation. The individual is depicted in a contracted, curled posture along the plant support, a typical position during inactivity or in response to disturbance. Its morphology shows prominent dorsal protuberances and a complex coloration pattern, with green, pinkish, and mottled tones that contribute to strong cryptic camouflage. Like other Geometridae, it possesses a reduced number of abdominal prolegs and adopts defensive strategies based on immobility and camouflage, reducing detectability by predators.• ✴️ Manual handheld stacking x25 3.2:1 | 5.2:1 [Laowa 90mm + Raynox + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 🔬 Raynox DCR-250 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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3 months ago
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Parasitized larva of Papilio machaon ✓ 👇👇 A rare and poorly documented field observation, likely seldom reported in photographic records. This image documents a larva of Papilio machaon (Papilionidae) showing external structures attributable to a parasitoid organism, most likely an endoparasitoid in the final stage of its developmental cycle. The host remains alive and partially active during this phase, indicating that the parasitoid completed its internal development before emerging and transitioning to external pupation on the surface of the host body. This interaction is consistent with parasitoid strategies in Hymenoptera (e.g. Braconidae), where larval development occurs inside the host, followed by synchronized emergence and external pupation while the host remains temporarily viable. This represents a highly specialized host parasitoid interaction that ultimately leads to host death at the end of the parasitoid developmental cycle. ••This is my current interpretation based on discussion with entomologists friends. Further feedback from specialists is welcome and appreciated•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shots x40. 3.3:1 [Laowa 90mm + Raynox + Extension tubes] 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 🔬 Raynox DCR-250 💻 @helicon_focus © All rights reserved under applicable copyright laws © taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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25 days ago
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Larva Chrysopa sp. ✓ 👇👇 ••This image shows a tiny lacewing larva belonging to the genus Chrysopa (Chrysopidae), measuring approximately 1/2 mm in length. Despite its extremely small size, it feeds on aphids, scale insects, whiteflies and other soft-bodied arthropods, playing a fundamental role. Many chrysopid larvae adopt an extraordinary camouflage strategy by carrying on their backs a covering made of prey remains, plant fragments, lichens and other debris, as can be seen in this photograph. This debris covering protects them from predators and allows them to approach prey without being detected. The material is held in place by specialized hooked setae on the body. The robust sickle shaped mandibles are used to seize prey, inject digestive enzymes and suck out the liquefied body contents. Development generally includes three larval instars, followed by the construction of a silken cocoon in which metamorphosis takes place, eventually giving rise to the elegant winged adult.•• 🖐️ Manual Stacking Single Shots x12 2:1 📸 Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa ⚡ Godox V860III-C @godox_global 🔭 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult 💡 Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech 💻 @helicon_focus taken in Italy by @danielcordella_macro
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10 days ago
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