Rare blue butterfly, Adonis Blue, returns home

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Frank

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Originally Galway, Ireland
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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.

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bethie

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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?

Frank

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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? _________________ Remember to tell your friends about GardenStew and mention us on your websites Do you have plant knowledge? Share it on GardenStew PLANTS

bethie

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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?

cajunbelle

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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:58 pm Post subject:
Beautiful Frank, thanks for the pic. _________________ Sharon Phil. 4:13

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