Bovey Heathfield - Silver - studded Blue

[Lawts]

What are the views on this introduced colony in terms of whether they are "countable?" I know it's each to their own but just wondered if the view was they'd been there long enough?

Thanks.

[Pete Eeles]

Not sure what you mean by "countable"! Sounds like they are what they are - an introduction and they, and their offspring, always will be. There are plenty of other introductions that folks consider "genuine" - and this includes the Black Hairstreak at Monk's Wood in Cambridgeshire, all Large Blue colonies, various Heath Fritillary colonies etc. etc.

Cheers,

- Pete

[PhiliB]

The Purple Emperors at Fermyn Woods are an introduction and they are one of the most visited / famous butterfly colonies in the country.
Phil