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?
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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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