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Post by trehopr1 on Apr 17, 2020 4:30:30 GMT
Jshuey, did you collect those Eumaeus atala in Florida? Just what is the status of it in Florida? I believe I read somewhere that it is " threatened" in Florida but, could also be somebody told me that. Is it localized because I have never seen it in any of my visits there. Probably a south Florida species. Amazing selection of that genus by the way !!
Jhyatt, thank you for showing us that underside of B.meeki... I'm the one who requested it. Magnificent on both sides indeed !
Another thing Jshuey, can we see a nice close-up of that superb Paiwarria telemus? O'h my what a gem ! Is the female to the right of it or is that another female species?
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Post by jhyatt on Apr 17, 2020 13:37:08 GMT
You're welcome, Trehopr1. Bindahara meeki is a very striking hairstreak, I think.
In 1979 I saw an E. atala near Homestead, FL, nectaring on bidens. Like a fool I stood there with my net and just gaped at it till it flew off -- didn't believe I was seeing one! At the time I thought it was still considered extinct, but apparently it was making a significant comeback even then. Another one of life's missed opportunities....
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Post by Paul K on Apr 17, 2020 14:32:46 GMT
Jshuey, did you collect those Eumaeus atala in Florida? Just what is the status of it in Florida? I believe I read somewhere that it is " threatened" in Florida but, could also be somebody told me that. Is it localized because I have never seen it in any of my visits there. Probably a south Florida species. Amazing selection of that genus by the way !! Jhyatt, thank you for showing us that underside of B.meeki... I'm the one who requested it. Magnificent on both sides indeed ! Another thing Jshuey, can we see a nice close-up of that superb Paiwarria telemus? O'h my what a gem ! Is the female to the right of it or is that another female species? The top unit tray of atala is from Florida, where it is reasonably common now days. The host cycad is used as an ornamental plant, and I think that some people actually view the larvae as a pest. These came from he early 80's, right after it made its re-appearance in south Florida. The smaller unit tray is from Andros Island, Bahamas. And here are the antonius - (telemus pretty much looks the same...) female and male from Belize. They take your breath away when you see them in the field! A lot of things takes my breath away in the field, and occasionally stops my heart! John Wow!!! The underside is amazing in colours and patterns.
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Post by trehopr1 on Apr 17, 2020 18:41:28 GMT
Thank You very much John for answering my questions about E.atala. Very informative and now I have solid information.
Thanks also, for posting those Paiwarria photo's. Stunning little gems of the rainforest !
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Post by Paul K on Apr 19, 2020 0:22:12 GMT
Strymon melinus melinus This species can be found only at some locations in southern Ontario. It is very localized and it is uncommon in most of its Canadian range. top: female bottom: male
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Post by trehopr1 on Apr 19, 2020 2:15:07 GMT
Very nice Paul !
Man, you sure seem to have some good fortune when you go out in the field. Your specimens are always in such good shape.
Seems like I really have to look hard to find anything all that good -- except when it comes to Colias which always seem to have some nice ones flying about.
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Post by wolf on Apr 19, 2020 7:33:27 GMT
Strymon melinus melinus This species can be found only at some locations in southern Ontario. It is very localized and it is uncommon in most of its Canadian range. ... I collected some specimens in Vancouver in 2015 which i have labeled Strymon melinus atrofasciata. Unfortunately i dont have any pictures at hand. Is this a valid ssp?
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Post by neominois on Jun 8, 2020 2:02:13 GMT
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