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Post by edithellensmith on Oct 12, 2011 4:07:04 GMT -8
A few years ago we had some of these neat Monarchs. There were this way because of a recessive gene. We raised some for fun before things got busy and we forgot to keep pairing them to keep them going and save some. I kept one and could kick myself for not keeping more. They couldn't fly, only flutter, as the veins didn't go to the end of the wings and the wings would flap. Once the outer 1/4 - 1/3 of the wings broke off, they flew without problem. The outer edge of the wings were wavy when dry. Attachments:
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Post by edithellensmith on Oct 12, 2011 4:07:49 GMT -8
Dry wings were still 'wavy'. Attachments:
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Post by bluemoth on Oct 12, 2011 7:28:41 GMT -8
Wow!! That is realy neat. The butterfly is amazing looking. If you get them again I am sure insect collectors would want some.
On a difforent note do you still have pale coloerd Gulf Fritillaries? I am sure a few collectors would like to have some of those to. Also how did you get the Purple Buckeyes? You can PM me.
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Post by letmarkin on Oct 12, 2011 7:51:07 GMT -8
Edith,
You and your group are doing wonderful things with your Leps. Keep it up and please continue to show us the results of your diligent work.
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Post by nusferatus369 on Oct 15, 2011 18:46:53 GMT -8
If you have more of this abberation i want one or more. I love to much this abberation.
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Post by ckswank on Oct 15, 2011 19:22:47 GMT -8
This is quite unusual! Thanks for posting the pictures.
Charlie from Texas
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Post by lordpandarus on Oct 20, 2011 10:44:18 GMT -8
I hope you let the wings dry properly before killing it
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