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Post by wollastoni on Oct 25, 2015 12:45:36 GMT
Splendid images Jan !
This Euphydryas phaeton chrysalid is a piece of Art !
I have caught Argyreus hyperbius in West Papua, a fast flyer.
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Post by Paul K on Oct 26, 2015 5:48:36 GMT
Euphydryas phaeton is in my opinion one of the most beautiful Checkerspots. It is found also in south eastern Canada. I have looked for this species for a long time, but because is very localized and not common i haven't got the luck yet.
I found though Euphudryas chalcedona and E.gilletti which is another beautiful species in front range of Rocky Mountains in Alberta.
Paul
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Post by timmsyrj on Nov 22, 2015 16:46:48 GMT
Magnificent rearing results, very tricky to get them to pair in a cage, try hand pairing them, I thought you said all the male cybele died before the females emerged though, I would love to get a hold of some of these larvae next year, I've almost finished my greenhouse ready for next year, it's 10ft x 8ft aluminium and glass, inside I have built a timber frame that fits the internal dimensions very well, I will line the whole thing with parasite proof netting during the winter ( whilst all the pests are hibernating ) so hopefully next year it will be a completely pest free courtship and egg laying enclosure, these fritillaries would look great in there.
Rich
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Post by nomad on Nov 26, 2015 19:42:31 GMT
Marvellous array of images, thank you for sharing. Some very successful breeding, the best way of obtaining perfect specimens and to study the life history of the butterflies themselves. A very nice photographic record to cherish as well.
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