[louisianaleps] Re: Zebra
- From: "Craig Marks" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "cwmaplc@xxxxxxx" for DMARC)
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- Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:14:14 -0400
David,
There are records from the past of colonies appearing then disappearing here
in LA, but I would not characterize these records as regular or suggesting a
pattern. Vernon Brou found a breeding colony in Jefferson Parish in the
mid-90's. Kevin Cunningham found it over a two month period in Terrebonne
Parish but felt his sightings were associated with a butterfly exhibit/release.
I saw it over two weekends in Lafa. Parish one November, but, like you, I felt
it was associated with some sort of release (maybe a wedding?).
Gary Ross raised many of this butterfly at his home/garden in BR. He has
opined that this b/f cannot survive a hard winter but can survive a mild one
here in LA. I know of no other sightings this year.
Craig Marks
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Subject: [louisianaleps] Zebra
I realize that there is a strong possibility the Zebra in my garden Sunday was
not a natural occurrence. Are there years when Zebra occurrences in Louisiana
or the northern Gulf generally show a pattern suggesting natural vagrancy—i.e.,
widespread random sightings rather than a sighting or outbreaks in city
gardens? Any other Louisiana sightings this fall?
David Muth
New Orleans
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