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Post by Paul K on Nov 27, 2015 16:15:21 GMT
Alsophila pometaria. Is one of the last moth of the season in north America. During the warm day yesterday ( +10 C ! ) I decided to have a walk before heading back to the warmer climate and I have encounter many of them flying in one of the park system in Toronto. They are very wick fliers of Geometridae family searching around for their wingless females. Common species consider to be a pest in some years but very last sign of live before long and cold winter is taking over.  |
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Post by nomad on Nov 27, 2015 17:40:38 GMT
Interesting moth but are we going to see Canada's last butterfly  of the season. What species would that be. |
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Post by Paul K on Nov 27, 2015 21:00:50 GMT
Interesting moth but are we going to see Canada's last butterfly of the season. What species would that be. Sorry Peter I have included that moth in it as it is day flying moth ...not really butterfly. Paul PS. I think excluding hibernate species Colias sp. would be the last flying butterflies, but they usually last till no later then mid October. |
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Post by nomad on Nov 27, 2015 21:24:29 GMT
I have seen Colias croceus flying here in the U.K during Mid October . Apart from the hibernating Nymphalidae, I have also seen the Lycaenids Lycaena phlaeas and Polyommatus icarus here in October. October seems to be the last month that some our non hibernators are on the wing . My latest butterfly in the UK was Vanessa atalanta in November and my earliest, the same species in January. V. atalanta can survive by hibernation during some of the warmer winters.
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Post by timmsyrj on Nov 27, 2015 22:06:35 GMT
2 male Speckled Woods ( Pararge aegeria ) still fighting over territory of a small woodland clearing next to a lake I was fishing early November, not sure of exact date, weather was very mild and sun was shining and fish were feeding very well, carp to 10.5lb. Great day, roll on Spring.
Rich
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Post by wollastoni on Nov 28, 2015 11:21:24 GMT
I have seen a splendid Vanessa atalanta flying in a parc in Milano around some rotten kaki fruits.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Nov 28, 2015 17:58:07 GMT
Lots of butterflies still flying here including some Delias hyparete. I am looking forward to seeing descombesi in my garden next month.
Adam.
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Post by Paul K on Nov 28, 2015 18:49:59 GMT
I have seen Delias hyparete in December last year in Suan Luang , Bangkok just around the Kings birthday celebration time , but I am not sure if I want to make the show with my net there . Paul P.S. I am planning to stay in Koh Tao for four months as Bangkok is so boring and make a check list of leps there. |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Nov 29, 2015 17:40:01 GMT
Godfrey, 1931. On a Collection of Butterflies from Kaw Tao. J. Siam Soc., nat. Hist. Suppl., 8: 191-196.
I can e-mail a pdf scan of a photocopy if you need one.
Adam.
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Post by nomad on Nov 29, 2015 20:48:31 GMT
Lots of butterflies still flying here including some Delias hyparete. I am looking forward to seeing descombesi in my garden next month. Adam. Delias in your garden, now that is special  |
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Post by Paul K on Nov 30, 2015 3:23:51 GMT
Godfrey, 1931. On a Collection of Butterflies from Kaw Tao. J. Siam Soc., nat. Hist. Suppl., 8: 191-196. I can e-mail a pdf scan of a photocopy if you need one. Adam. Yes, please Adam It would be good reference paper to compare what species survived from that era. Paul |
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Post by exoticimports on Nov 30, 2015 14:22:45 GMT
Just over the border from you, I observed P. cresphontes flying in September. Last butterfly, as always, was Colias in early November. Still get small moths coming to the porch light.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 1, 2015 14:03:56 GMT
Yes, please Adam It would be good reference paper to compare what species survived from that era. Paul I have sent it by e-mail. Bear in mind that names of many species and subspecies may have changed since 1931 or been misidentified in the paper. However it will certainly be a good guide for comparison with whatever you find. Do let us know here on ICF what you find. Adam. |
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Post by Paul K on Dec 2, 2015 1:27:34 GMT
Yes, please Adam It would be good reference paper to compare what species survived from that era. Paul I have sent it by e-mail. Bear in mind that names of many species and subspecies may have changed since 1931 or been misidentified in the paper. However it will certainly be a good guide for comparison with whatever you find. Do let us know here on ICF what you find. Adam. Thank you Adam I will let know what happened there. Paul |
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Post by exoticimports on Dec 2, 2015 14:12:59 GMT
Paul, for a rare treat not "too" far from you, go observe the bog buckbean moth (Hemileuca maia) which occurs only in bogs in upstate NY and a couple places NE of Kingston in Ontario. Well, it's too late now, but plan for September next year.
Chuck
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of the season. What species would that be. 
