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Post by trehopr1 on Oct 5, 2021 10:55:53 GMT -8
Ok fella's, finding and keeping scientific beaters is one thing but, finding an "old man" butterfly like this is another ! One could also call this: "A little wear but, no tear". I've got 3 or 4 of these old timers which show just how resilient a butterfly's wings can be in the long stretch... This late season catch was made on Oct.08.2015  |
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Post by yorky on Oct 5, 2021 11:23:07 GMT -8
If the collection is for scientific purposes then the condition of the specimen is secondary to data, in my book at least.
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Post by trehopr1 on Oct 5, 2021 14:11:20 GMT -8
Well, I certainly don't disagree with you as far as that goes.
This thread is just a different "take" on the previous thread about battered specimens...
I think ones showing a life well lived (but not shot) are every bit as curious for their durability and strength.
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Post by nomihoudai on Oct 5, 2021 23:47:15 GMT -8
What makes you think that it is a worn specimen? In Lycaenidae you have specimen with much lighter color, it's due to an issue during development of the wing scales. The wing scales will have rounded tips and don't have the correct shape.
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Post by 58chevy on Oct 6, 2021 6:45:45 GMT -8
Trehopr, take a look at your specimen's wing scales under a microscope. Maybe some Pierids have the same rounded scale issue as Lycaenids.
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Post by trehopr1 on Oct 6, 2021 13:02:05 GMT -8
Thank you nomihoudai !
I have been very much unaware of this condition.
Perhaps you are right and it may very well occur in other butterflies beyond Lycaenidae.
Fascinating...
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