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Post by lepidofrance on Apr 1, 2014 15:27:30 GMT -8
Absolutly superb ! Congratulations !
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Post by inopinatus on Apr 1, 2014 16:22:52 GMT -8
Truly incredible. Nice reward for such a trip.
How frequent was this species? Is is so rare even at the right time in the right spot?
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Post by nomad on Apr 1, 2014 21:02:10 GMT -8
Stunning. A very successful trip, I believe.  Regards Peter. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2014 0:18:56 GMT -8
Oh I wish she was mine but I don't think even selling both kidneys would be enough.
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Post by cabintom on Apr 2, 2014 1:31:42 GMT -8
Congrats! It's in great condition too. Seems like when I catch any desired butterfly for the first time, it resembles a tattered rag... |
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Post by laurie1 on Apr 2, 2014 16:10:27 GMT -8
Hi inopinatus, it's only found on the most inaccessible mountain tops. Several days hiking through incredibly difficult terrain is needed to reach the creatures. If you have deep pockets you could hire a helicopter for about US$2400 per hour. The only catch with that option is that because of inclement weather you could be stranded for anything up to two weeks. Or you could risk clocking up a serious bill if several pick-up attempts are required! With perfect weather conditions you may see about 8 to 10 to G. kosii kosii in a day. Because of the flight behaviour you would however be lucky to take a swing at a couple. If you're pretty handy (or jammy!) with a net you're likely to nab one per day (of perfect weather).
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Post by teinopalpus on Apr 3, 2014 4:38:36 GMT -8
Congratulation Laurie,
You can be really happy to be able make such exciting trip. And to catch something like on picture is fantastic bonus.
Jan
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Post by mokky on Apr 3, 2014 4:57:14 GMT -8
Congrats Laurie!
You are truly an explorer! Hope we Japanese butterfly enthusiasts can visit the place in the near future.
cheers,
mokky
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