Not sure if this should be in here or in general, mods please move if it is in the wrong place.
A friend of a friend on facebook showed me a photo of a butterfly today, which looks to me to be Limenitis arthemis arthemis, which wouldn't be unusual except that she is in Devon. I am not sure when the picture was taken but I am sure that it was in the UK. Do we ever get migrants coming across or would it be a captive released?
Thanks.
American white admiral
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They never migrate here naturally - in fact, I don't think they've ever been recorded in the UK at all. It must either have been bred and released here or accidentally transported over as a pupa or adult.
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Any pics available?
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I have friends living in Buckfastleigh, and there are often exotic escapees from the local Butterfly House that are seen flying around the village.
I am not sure if American White Admiral is amongst the species kept there though.
As Piers so tactfuly put it - a photo would be useful.
HTH
I have friends living in Buckfastleigh, and there are often exotic escapees from the local Butterfly House that are seen flying around the village.
I am not sure if American White Admiral is amongst the species kept there though.
As Piers so tactfuly put it - a photo would be useful.
HTH
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I am waiting to hear back with more info and will ask if I can share the photo. Obviously I can't pimp it without permission.
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I'm glad you have a sense of humour Sooze
Arthemis arthemis looks so unlike anything that graces our shores I don't doubt your identification for a moment. An escapee of some form or another is the only plausible explanation.
It would be great to see the pic though if you're able to blag it.
Piers.
Arthemis arthemis looks so unlike anything that graces our shores I don't doubt your identification for a moment. An escapee of some form or another is the only plausible explanation.
It would be great to see the pic though if you're able to blag it.
Piers.