I attach an image of a butterfly. The photo was taken in Skegness yesterday.
Can anyone identify this creature please ?
Help with identification please
Re: Help with identification please
Looks like an escape from a tropical butterfly house to me.
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Pete Eeles
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Re: Help with identification please
Indeed - one of the Clipper butterflies - usually found in south-east Asia.
Most likely from this place: https://www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk/fl ... utterlies/
Cheers,
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Most likely from this place: https://www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk/fl ... utterlies/
Cheers,
- Pete
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Re: Help with identification please
Indeed. This is a clipper, Parthenos sylvia, from south and south-east Asia. It is a common butterfly of butterfly houses.
Guy
EDIT - You and me typing at the same time, Pete!
Guy
EDIT - You and me typing at the same time, Pete!
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Re: Help with identification please
Well that makes sense, of course
Thanks indeed.
EAL
Thanks indeed.
EAL