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Post by nomad on Apr 1, 2016 5:18:57 GMT
I have just heard the most unbelievable news that in a remote part of Western Africa, that Papilio antizox first seen and provisionally named by the collector and explorer T.A. Barns has been rediscovered with one male being captured. I believe this species will be renamed in the collectors honour, Papilio barnsi. As I get more details of this astonishing find I will post them here. I am guessing our Papilionidae experts that include our friend and moderator Adam will be thrilled to hear this news. If A giant papilio bigger than antimachus can be found, nearly a hundred years after it was first encountered, what else lurks high up in the canopy perhaps O. alexandrae may not long remain, if it can survive the destruction of its habitat by man's greed, the World's biggest butterfly.
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Post by deliasfanatic on Apr 1, 2016 6:05:07 GMT
I've also heard this...the stories of its size are amazing. Locals tell that it emerges from the forest to carry lambs, dogs, and small children to their doom.
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Post by exoticimports on Apr 1, 2016 12:23:03 GMT
photo or it didn't happen.
Chuck
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Post by bobw on Apr 1, 2016 12:26:17 GMT
I heard that one came off second best in an altercation with a helicopter, but it was a close battle.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Apr 1, 2016 14:53:33 GMT
Sounds like there must be a connection to today's date hmmmm...
Adam.
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Post by exoticimports on Apr 1, 2016 16:09:55 GMT
I just received one pair from a dealer in Nigeria. The female is ex-pupae the male is A- with one 4mm tear in LHW. I take payment in Bitcoins only.
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Post by nomad on Apr 2, 2016 6:34:37 GMT
Yes, I fooled no one seeing it was the 1st of April. I decided it was time for a light hearted post. Nice to see that the forum is growing steadily. Its great to be part of this friendly Entomological Community.  |
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Post by wollastoni on Apr 2, 2016 8:06:45 GMT
Nice try Peter ! My Colias ponteni hoax of last year has still the record of fooled members |
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Post by bobw on Apr 2, 2016 8:51:01 GMT
Yes, I think Olivier's ponteni hoax last year has spoiled it for everyone else. As Pete Townsend would say: "We won't get fooled again"!
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Post by wollastoni on Apr 2, 2016 10:33:50 GMT
We'll see that next year  |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Apr 2, 2016 16:39:37 GMT
... and everyone will be playing "spot the April fool joke".
Adam.
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