Escapee
- Padfield
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Re: Escapee
I think this is Siproeta stelenes (the malachite). It's in poor condition and I considered Philaethria dido (the Dido longwing) but what can be seen of the wing shape and forewing pattern doesn't look right.
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Re: Escapee
Probably escaped from nearby London Zoos butterfly house
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Re: Escapee
I feel for the poor thing in this stormy weather. ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
- Vince Massimo
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Re: Escapee
Yes, I agree with Guy, it's a Malachite.
The colours are a bit off due to the zoom and exposure, but the venation in the largest yellow patch on the hindwing matches exactly.
Vince
The colours are a bit off due to the zoom and exposure, but the venation in the largest yellow patch on the hindwing matches exactly.
Vince