Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Hi all,
I know this may seem like an odd question. But I was wondering whether any of you knew how I could buy or somehow get a butterfly towards the end of November. Am looking to do a release (Would it die from a release at that time of year?) I hope not. Thanks.
I know this may seem like an odd question. But I was wondering whether any of you knew how I could buy or somehow get a butterfly towards the end of November. Am looking to do a release (Would it die from a release at that time of year?) I hope not. Thanks.
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Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
I really don't think you quite grasp this website at all.
The sort of activity you are talking about would not be looked on kindly by anyone who has a love for butterflies..
The sort of activity you are talking about would not be looked on kindly by anyone who has a love for butterflies..
Cheers
Roger
Roger
Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
I apologise. I assume that there are no breeders? I also love butterflies! But this is for the girl that I love?
Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
I'm curious. Why would you want to do that?
Edit: Ignore my post. You've answered the question.
Edit: Ignore my post. You've answered the question.
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Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Charming
Here you are darling - just to prove how much I love you I am going to kill some beautiful insects.
Buy her some flowerrs.
Here you are darling - just to prove how much I love you I am going to kill some beautiful insects.
Buy her some flowerrs.
Cheers
Roger
Roger
Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Hence why I asked whether it would die. I do not intend to kill it. I am unsure as to whether there are any butterflies that survive at that time of year. I've done flowers a hundred times.
Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
What is the moral dilemma in taking a butterfly from captivity and releasing it into the wild? I assume there are a least a couple winter butterflies?
Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
There are no winter butterflies in the UK.
You could, if you wished (and this would be easy to do), breed and release Painted Ladies, but the release would have to be April at the earliest to give them a chance of survival.
Releasing butterflies in winter would be akin to a death sentence and highly irresponsible.
You could, if you wished (and this would be easy to do), breed and release Painted Ladies, but the release would have to be April at the earliest to give them a chance of survival.
Releasing butterflies in winter would be akin to a death sentence and highly irresponsible.
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Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
There are, indeed, British butterflies which overwinter. However, none will be active in November and will be in a deep torpor waiting for next spring. And they need to remain inactive otherwise they'll burn up essential fat reserves trying to locate a decent place to re-hibernate (assuming they're actually warm enough to take to the wing).Korv wrote:Hi all,
I know this may seem like an odd question. But I was wondering whether any of you knew how I could buy or somehow get a butterfly towards the end of November. Am looking to do a release (Would it die from a release at that time of year?) I hope not. Thanks.
Cheers,
- Pete
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Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Thanks for the replies. I really don't want to release it if it's just going to die. What about something such as http://www.uksafari.com/nov_commas.htm
Or would an October release be better?
Or would an October release be better?
Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Releasing adult Commas in early October is fine, but one would hope that the rearing has been done through July and August. It's too late too start that now as Commas do not hibernate as larvae or pupae; they hibernate as adults and the females will lay eggs to produce the next generation next spring.
Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Releasing a butterfly for your loved one is a very romantic gesture but I am sure she would prefer jewellery, probably diamonds.
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Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
Maybe, if you like yr women voluptuous. LolRogerdodge wrote:or chocolate?
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How about a diamond encrusted chocolate covered butterfly brooch.
Cheers Paul
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Re: Buying/Obtaining a Butterfly in November
I think one or two of you were perhaps being a bit harsh-we sound like an unfriendly bunch! Releasing a butterfly is a lovely thought,but please don't do it in late autumn or winter, for it's true, any adults released in November are unlikely to survive.
Cheers, Mark.
Cheers, Mark.