I did not get the "See whether this is a Delhi resident or a migrant" bit !!! How is he supposed to find out whether thats a resident or a migrant ?
Kishen On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Peter Smetacek < [email protected]> wrote: > > > Three specimens known from Delhi. Breeding status uncertain. Try and catch > a female and get her to lay eggs on pansy (wild larval host plant is violet > (Viola sp.)). Try and breed the larvae on violets and see whether this is a > Delhi resident or a migrant... good luck. > > On Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:31:49 +0530 wrote > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > Indian Fritillary, Mayur Vihar , Delhi. > > I got this one from our colony's garden in east Delhi. > > Seen and captured on photo this winter visitor to Delhi from Himalayas. > > Not sure about it's status here. Referred the checklist on Delhi > Butterflies by Torben B. Larsen, status for this butterfly is listed rare in > this list. > > > Anyone form Delhi has any information to share about this species? > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <http://sigads.rediff.com/RealMedia/ads/click_nx.ads/www.rediffmail.com/signatureline.htm@Middle?> > > > -- Enjoy
