Hay zonas de Andalucía donde se han naturalizado varias especies vegetales de las cuales se nutre la mariposa monarca o más bien, su oruga. Las plantas que sirven de alimento a las orugas de mariposa se denominan "nutricias". En este caso es la del "algodoncillo" cuyo nombre científico es Asclepias physocarpa o Gomphocarpus physocarpus.
There are areas in Andalusia where several plant species have been naturalized and are used as food by the monarch butterfly or rather, its caterpillar. The plants that serve as food for the butterfly caterpillars are called "nutritious". In this case it is the "milkweed" whose scientific name is Asclepias physocarpa or Gomphocarpus physocarpus.
Parece ninguna de ellas ocasiona daños por ser especies de fuera, por lo que todos contentos. La planta vive, la monarca se beneficia de ella y nosotros de ver a estas mariposas revoloteando alrededor.
It seems that none of them cause any damage because they are foreign species, so everyone is happy. The plant lives, the monarch benefits from it and we benefit from seeing these butterflies fluttering around.
No deja de sorprenderme la capacidad migratoria de este insecto alado, capaz de realizar viajes de miles de kilómetros en diferentes generaciones.
It never ceases to amaze me the migratory capacity of this winged insect, capable of making journeys of thousands of kilometers in different generations.
Los colores llamativos de la oruga intentan advertir a los depredadores de su posible toxicidad.
The caterpillar's bright colors are intended to warn predators of its possible toxicity.
Una vez se han saciado, es momento de la transformación. La oruga se convierte en mariposa en un proceso casi mágico. Las crisálidas parecen piedras preciosas.
Once they have had their fill, it is time for transformation. The caterpillar becomes a butterfly in an almost magical process. The chrysalises look like precious stones.
Llegado el momento, la mariposa se liberará de su bella envoltura verde, para volver a deleitarnos con su presencia.
When the time comes, the butterfly will free itself from its beautiful green shell, to delight us again with its presence.
¡Gracias por leerme! ¡Salud y medio ambiente!
Thank you for reading me! Health and environment!
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