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Post by beetlehorn on Mar 4, 2011 19:11:06 GMT -8
This is my grandson and I. Im' hoping he will be a collector as well. So far he loves to be outside, especially whenever I do anything outdoors. Tom Attachments:
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Post by beetlehorn on Jan 23, 2011 6:15:41 GMT -8
Nice series Jaume, I especially like the one second from left. That female is spectacular! Thanks for sharing. Tom
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Post by beetlehorn on Jan 21, 2011 20:10:30 GMT -8
This species has always been one of my favorite gloss swallowtails. I have a few of them myself, and they really attract attention from folks when they browse through my collection. Nice specimen, and good job mounting! Tom
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Post by beetlehorn on Jan 11, 2011 21:02:31 GMT -8
This brings back fond memories of my younger days. I remember finding a large male of this species in Germany when I was a kid. Some moments in life are so impressive that they last a lifetime. Tom
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Post by beetlehorn on Jan 11, 2011 19:20:50 GMT -8
In response to Johnny, I would like to share a photo of one example of Lucanus elaphus I encounter here in the Southeastern US. Although this species as a whole is not as large and robust as Lucanus cervus, they are very much alike. Tom Attachments:
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Post by beetlehorn on Jan 9, 2011 8:03:13 GMT -8
A very lovely young lady! Does she collect as well? Speyeria diana is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent Nymphalidae species, and because they are sexually dimorphic it's like getting two species in one. Nice photo Clark. Tom
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Post by beetlehorn on Jan 6, 2011 20:39:06 GMT -8
Well since this is my first post on the new forum, I thought I would share a series of some Diana Fritillaries I collected a few years ago. Note the variation in coloring especially in the females. These specimens are from the Appalachians of Eastern Tennessee, one of the most fertile and biodiverse places on earth! Speyeria diana is indemic to the southern Appalachians and the Ozark mountains, and it is one of my favorite species. Tom Attachments:
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