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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:01:21 GMT
Every so often as we attend insect fayres year in year out something very special happens, those of us poor souls who want everything but can afford nothing happen to be in the right place at the right time and get the opportunity to obtain something we had resigned to dreamland, we know that the chances are nil but patience is a virtue so you never know, yesterday for me was one such day.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:02:57 GMT
Data is Lubango, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 2018
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:04:10 GMT
It will go nicely with these
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:05:55 GMT
Other rarities obtained are as follows hypolimnas octocula John Tennant
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:07:12 GMT
Papilio machaon britannicus, superb old specimens
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:08:06 GMT
And another
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:08:53 GMT
Papilio alexanor 1923
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:10:36 GMT
Hipparchia parisatis
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 11:12:32 GMT
One exciting find also as I was looking through some papered African material was the discovery of 9 specimens of Aeropetes tulbaghia in fantastic condition, I kept 3 males and 2 females and my friend 2 pairs, pictures to follow when they are set
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Post by deliasfanatic on Dec 3, 2018 14:34:52 GMT
Congrats on the goodies - scarce material indeed!
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Post by nomad on Dec 3, 2018 14:48:57 GMT
Very nice additions to your collections and nice to see.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 15:51:20 GMT
I think it gives hope to all entomologists with shallow pockets, just keep being patient and you never know what will turn up. I am setting some of my Aeropetes tulgaghia tomorrow so wish me luck.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 3, 2018 16:43:01 GMT
Where is this fine specimen from? Adam.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 16:44:38 GMT
No place Adam, just a date
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 3, 2018 17:22:00 GMT
That's a pity. Is there anything on the label that could identify the original collection, such as handwritten date or unusual typeface? Someone may at least recognise the provenance of the specimen if the label is distinctive.
We shouldn't really add a guesstimate based solely on appearance to any data label, so leave it as it is.
Adam.
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