Hi Folks,
South of France
I saw this new arrival for 2018 near my workplace today at lunchtime.
It was at least 10 to 20 meters away.
I was expecting Bath White, but looking at the photo heavily cropped, something says Western Dappled White, which is also imminent.
Can I have a thumbs-up for E. crameri please ?
First view uncropped:
Cropped:
Second view uncropped:
Cropped
Thanks,
Chris
Second opinion for E. crameri please
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Re: Second opinion for E. crameri please
Hi Chris
Looks good for crameri!
Best wishes,
Lee
Looks good for crameri!
Best wishes,
Lee
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Re: Second opinion for E. crameri please
Thanks Lee.
I'm glad I just didn't blindly tick it off as P. daplidice, although P. daplidice should be putting in an appearance soon.
This is my first guaranteed non-overwinterer of 2018.
Cheers,
Chris
I'm glad I just didn't blindly tick it off as P. daplidice, although P. daplidice should be putting in an appearance soon.
This is my first guaranteed non-overwinterer of 2018.
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: Second opinion for E. crameri please
I'll add a third opinion - definitely crameri.
What a wonderful place for butterflies the Mediterranean region is!
Guy
What a wonderful place for butterflies the Mediterranean region is!
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Re: Second opinion for E. crameri please
Thanks Guy. That's reassuring. So the 2018 season is officially launched in the South of France and is now making its way north.
Chris
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Re: Second opinion for E. crameri please
Wow! Early February and you're seeing crameri!!!
You sure live in an enviable part of Europe, Chris.
You sure live in an enviable part of Europe, Chris.
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Re: Second opinion for E. crameri please
I saw 2 of them, David, and a Clouded Yellow, and the temperature was barely 8°C.David M wrote:Wow! Early February and you're seeing crameri!!!
You sure live in an enviable part of Europe, Chris.
Today it should rise to 11°C, and it will be sunny, so I will definitely be out in the field at lunchtime.
My species tally for this year is already 4.
RA, Large Tort, CY and Western DW.
I'm almost prepared to bet on Nettle-tree Butterfly hibernator within the week.
Chris
Re: Second opinion for E. crameri please
Don't rub it in, Chris! We're only just getting over you seeing Western Dappled White!!Chris Jackson wrote:I'm almost prepared to bet on Nettle-tree Butterfly hibernator within the week.