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American white admiral
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:10 pm
by Susie
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.
Re: American white admiral
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:59 am
by Padfield
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.
Guy
Re: American white admiral
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:58 am
by Piers
Any pics available?
Re: American white admiral
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:03 am
by Rogerdodge
Susie
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
Re: American white admiral
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:25 am
by Susie
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.
Re: American white admiral
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:42 am
by Piers
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.