Has anybody ever tried to reintroduce this species? I understand it was once a native? Where's the nearest place to the UK it inhabits? I take it that the UK species was a sub-species all on it's own?
What happened to it? Why is it dead?
Danny
What happened to the Black Veined White?
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This species is known for the extreme fluctuations in population size and, to be frank, I've not come across any explanation of this. But this was, apparently, the ultimate cause of its demise when the population dipped below a sustainable level.
The nearest place to see this critter is in France, although someone else would have to give you more precise info!
The individuals in the UK were not a separate subspecies. The taxonomy info at
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/taxonomy.php
may help.
If there have been any reintroduction attempts (and there have been several unoffocial attempts) then they've all failed.
Cheers,
- Pete
The nearest place to see this critter is in France, although someone else would have to give you more precise info!
The individuals in the UK were not a separate subspecies. The taxonomy info at
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/taxonomy.php
may help.
If there have been any reintroduction attempts (and there have been several unoffocial attempts) then they've all failed.
Cheers,
- Pete
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