Cannobina Valley Collection

The Saxon (Hyppa rectilinea) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Small Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila porcellus) adult, resting on Ladys Bedstraw (Galium verum) larval foodplant, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Alder Kitten (Furcula bicuspis) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Passenger Moth (Dysgonia algira) adult, roosting on dry leaves, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) introduced pest species, caterpillar, feeding on Box (Buxus sempervirens) larval foodplant, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, August

Tufted Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus flocciferus) adult female, resting on vegetation, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) pupa, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) adult, resting on Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaf, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) adult pair, mating on grass stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Barred Umber Moth (Plagodis pulveraria) adult male, resting on decaying leaves, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, March

Oak Beauty (Biston strataria) adult male, roosting on Common Primrose (Primula vulgaris) growing on drystone wall, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, March

Hungarian Glider (Neptis rivularis) adult, newly emerged from pupal case, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, May

Hungarian Glider (Neptis rivularis) caterpillar, on Bucks Beard (Aruncus dioicus) stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, May

Small Lappet (Phyllodesma ilicifolia) adult, camouflaged amongst dry leaves, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, North Italy, March

Kentish Glory Moth (Endromis versicolora) adult, showing gynandromorphic phenotype, left side is female and right side is male, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, North Italy, April

Lead Belle (Scotopteryx mucronata) adult, camouflaged on rusty corrugated metal sheet, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Bath White (Pontia daplidice) adult female, resting on stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Froghopper (Aphrophora alni) adult, resting on tree stump in meadow, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Dark Giant Horsefly (Tabanus sudeticus) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Large Banded Grasshopper (Arcyptera fusca) adult female, resting on stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Brown Lacewing (Drepanepteryx phalaenoides) adult, resting on grass stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Green Lacewing (Chrysopa perla) adult female, resting on leaf, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Harvestman (Opiliones sp. ) adult, with parasitic mites attached to legs, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont
Harvestman (Opiliones sp.) adult, with parasitic mites attached to legs, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Black-clouded Longhorn Beetle (Leiopus nebulosus) adult, resting on rotten timber, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Yellow Tiger Moth (Rhyparia purpurata) adult, resting on Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) frond, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Chequered Blue (Scolitantides orion) adult, resting on Red Campion (Silene dioica) buds in meadow, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Orache Moth (Trachea atriplicis) adult, resting on decaying leaf, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Double Line Moth (Mythimna turca) adult, resting on log, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Riband Wave Moth (Idaea aversata) adult female, resting on leaf, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Cameo Moth (Polymixis gemmea) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Four-spotted Footman (Lithosia quadra) adult male and female, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Golden Twin-spot (Chrysodeixis chalcites) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

High Brown Fritillary (Argynnis adippe) cleodippe form, adult, roosting on Betony (Stachys officinalis) flowerhead, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Poplar Lutestring (Tethea or) adult, resting on poplar twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Green Angle Shades (Phlogophora scita) adult male, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Giant Lacewing (Osmylus fulvicephalus) adult, resting on twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Pearly Heath (Coenonympha arcania) adult, drinking moisture from Herb Bennet (Geum urbanum) seedhead, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni) adult male, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Scarce Blackneck Moth (Lygephila craccae) adult male, resting on leaf, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Rosy Footman (Miltochrista miniata) adult female, laying eggs on wooden fence, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult, resting on Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) leaves, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Bordered Sallow (Pyrrhia umbra) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Scarce Silver Y (Syngrapha interrogationis) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Northern Italy, july

Black-veined White (Aporia crataegi) adult male, roosting on Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) flowers, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Bordered Copper Underwing (Amphipyra perflua) adult male, resting on log, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, june

Scarlet Tiger Moth (Callimorpha dominula) adult, showing red hindwing colouration, resting on fern, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Antlion (Myrmeleon formicarius) adult, resting on twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Maiden's Blush (Cyclophora punctaria) adult female, resting on decaying leaf, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

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Discover the enchanting beauty in the Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy. This picturesque valley is home to a diverse range of fascinating creatures and breathtaking landscapes. In this serene setting, you can spot the majestic Saxon (Hyppa rectilinea) adult as it gracefully rests on a lichen-covered twig. The vibrant colors of its wings stand out against the backdrop of the valley's lush vegetation. Look closely and you might come across a Small Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila porcellus) adult delicately perched on Ladys Bedstraw (Galium verum), its larval foodplant. Witnessing this delicate interaction between nature's wonders is truly awe-inspiring. The Alder Kitten (Furcula bicuspis) adult also finds solace in Cannobina Valley, finding comfort on another lichen-covered twig. Its unique appearance adds to the valley's charm and showcases nature's creativity. However, not all visitors are welcome in this idyllic paradise. The invasive Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) has made its presence known with caterpillars devouring Box (Buxus sempervirens), their larval foodplant. Efforts are being made to control their population and protect the native flora. Amidst these challenges, other remarkable species thrive here too. The Passenger Moth (Dysgonia algira) seeks refuge among dry leaves during July while Tufted Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus flocciferus) females rest peacefully on vegetation, showcasing their intricate patterns. Exploring further reveals hidden treasures like Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) pupae nestled amongst leaf litter on the woodland floor—a testament to nature's ability to adapt and survive even in seemingly harsh conditions.