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Post by T.C. on Dec 17, 2016 14:28:16 GMT -8
I found this butterfly in our shop. It's the middle of winter here and 2 feet of snow on the ground. I was surprised to find him. Anyone know what species?  |
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Post by mantisboy on Dec 17, 2016 15:11:46 GMT -8
A location always helps, I don't know if your shop is in Europe, America, Russia, etc. However, it looks quite a bit like Nymphalis vaualbum, so I'd be willing to bet it is at least in the same genus.
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Post by T.C. on Dec 17, 2016 21:13:56 GMT -8
Sorry, I live in Wisconsin.
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Post by lordpandarus on Dec 18, 2016 4:11:59 GMT -8
looks like a Polygonia sp
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 18, 2016 6:20:03 GMT -8
Put it in a cool outhouse that remains above freezing all winter and it will be just fine. These butterflies hibernate as adults, so don't just release it outside.
Adam.
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Post by T.C. on Dec 18, 2016 7:49:53 GMT -8
Put it in a cool outhouse that remains above freezing all winter and it will be just fine. These butterflies hibernate as adults, so don't just release it outside. Adam. Ok, thanks, should I feed it anything? And I will probably put it in a heated garage. It's cold but not freezing. |
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Post by Paul K on Dec 18, 2016 8:01:46 GMT -8
Put it in a cool outhouse that remains above freezing all winter and it will be just fine. These butterflies hibernate as adults, so don't just release it outside. Adam. Ok, thanks, should I feed it anything? And I will probably put it in a heated garage. It's cold but not freezing. You don't have to feed it and don't put it in heated garage. It needs temperate below zero as it is outside your home. If temperature is too high it will burn all energy and will be dead before spring arrive They are fine in any sheltered area like Adam said old outhouse or barn or even a tree knot hole . Paul |
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Post by leptraps on Dec 18, 2016 8:30:50 GMT -8
Every year I hang a bait trap from an old Black Locusts tree in my back yard. There is a knot hole on the opposite side of the tree. I found two Polygonia comma in the knot hole this year.
Last year and the first year I found the knot hole (A s
tep ladder is required to check out the knot hole) a Nymphalis antiopa.
I keep thinking of going to the old forest in Menifee County and check out some knot holes, more for moths than butterflies.
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Post by T.C. on Dec 18, 2016 8:37:58 GMT -8
Ok, well we have a shed out back, I will put it in there.
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Post by mantisboy on Dec 18, 2016 18:42:48 GMT -8
Sorry, I live in Wisconsin. Hey, me too! Yeah, it is definitely Nymphalis vaualbum then. They have a less "extreme" wing shape than the Polygonia, and lack a strong white spot where the comma/question mark would occur on a Polygonia. |
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Post by T.C. on Dec 18, 2016 19:47:30 GMT -8
Sorry, I live in Wisconsin. Hey, me too! Yeah, it is definitely Nymphalis vaualbum then. They have a less "extreme" wing shape than the Polygonia, and lack a strong white spot where the comma/question mark would occur on a Polygonia. Cool, what city do you live in? Maybe we are close?  |
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