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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject: Rare blue butterfly, Adonis Blue, returns home

Nice article on BBC News today:

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One of Britain's rarest butterflies has returned to a spot where it has not been seen for more than 40 years.

Full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/gloucestershire/5251322.stm

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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject:
Great news! I adore all the "little blues". _________________ Ready to Grow?

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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:31 pm Post subject:
Fantastic markings. The part about how Myxomatosis indirectly lead to their decline was interesting didn't you think? _________________ PlantStew is new and needs your help, please contribute what you can. It will benefit members and visitors alike. Thanks!

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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject:
Very interesting. I had read about that rabbit disease in Australia before. Nice to know those nusiance rabbits serve some higher purpose than just eating flowers! _________________ Ready to Grow?

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Beautiful Frank, thanks for the pic. _________________ Sharon Phil. 4:13

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