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Post by Gord on Dec 7, 2006 21:54:10 GMT -8
I checked the limited resources Im aware of for butterfly ID and couldnt locate this one (provided it's a butterfly and not a moth but Im sure it isnt) Stan or Denis may know!  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 19:40:59 GMT -8
Hi, Gord.
I don't recognize this species, but since the antennae appear to be thread-like on the photo, I'd say it's a moth. Some moths are quite striking in appearance, in contrast to our usual idea that moths are rather drab and dull compared to butterflies.
But Denis knows far more than I do about lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) and perhaps he will recognize it.
Where and when was the photo taken? Is it perhaps indoors? What size is it? There aren't many species of moths flying at present.
It certainly is a beautiful little creature.
Stan Olson
Abbotsford
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Post by Gord on Dec 8, 2006 20:16:56 GMT -8
Hi Stan.
That was taken on Cheam Ridge, July 27. It sure didnt have any trademark moth behaviour (or what I consider as such) and Ive never noticed that one before. I dont know all that much about butterflies and moths, but am interested and pay attention so I feel safe to say Id probably have noticed it.
Speaking of ID and so forth, any suggested books on butterfly and even moth ID?
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Post by denisknopp on Feb 6, 2007 21:59:01 GMT -8
 This appears to be a Vidlers Alpine a relatively common species on Cheam in July. It is not quite right for Vidlers so it might be something new, Gordy if you could send me a better photo it would help. Unfortunately the photo dose not come out very clearly on my computer I think it is because of the accelerator I use in order to speed up dial up. Denis
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Post by Gord on Feb 6, 2007 22:27:42 GMT -8
Thanks! Ill send you a copy to your email which should show up properly. I think I only got a couple pictures like this one before it flew away.
Either way, a new species for me! Ive never even heard of that species before!
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Post by denisknopp on Feb 7, 2007 10:34:25 GMT -8
Thanks for the photo Gord! Yes it is a normal Vidlers Alpine, Goodle "Erebia vidleri" there is a photo of one from Mt. Cheam. I looked at my records and had only seen three on Cheam on Aug 17, 2002 so maybe it's not so common up there. I was working in the Skagit watershed this summer doing a butterfly survey for the province and vidlers were very common above 1000m in appropriate habitat (wet meadows and open subalpine forests)
I'm hopping someone will count areas like Elk Mtn. on the NABA butterfly count ( June 30, this year)
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