http://news.independent.co.uk/environme ... 366515.ece
Interesting article - clouded yellow now a resident species?
Can anyone varify this information? Given there are some factual errors regarding the other species mentioned.
Climate Change - Resident Species
Climate Change - Resident Species
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Yes - can confirm that Clouded Yellow larvae were proven to have overwintered 3 (or so) years ago on the Isle of Wight (I believe). This is documented in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Butterfly Conservation annual report, which I don't have to hand as I write this. But I believe that more occurrences have been observed over the last few years.
As for Red Admirals, they're definitely overwintering, and I believe that egg-laying females have already been seen this season, and eggs and larvae found. Although many are perishing.
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As for Red Admirals, they're definitely overwintering, and I believe that egg-laying females have already been seen this season, and eggs and larvae found. Although many are perishing.
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No Dave, it's not true. And neither was the "Monarchs on the Moon" headlineDave McCormick wrote:I heard that (can't tell if true) it was so hot in 1995 that Queen Alexandrias Birdwing butterflies where meant to have migrated to U.K. is this true?
The only "exotics" seen in the UK are either escapees from butterfly farms or accidental releases from breeders. But that wouldn't include a birdwing which, in general, aren't bred in captivity.
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