Comments for Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust

Comment on Lesser Wanderer by Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:59:25 +0000

Beautiful butterfly. I wish all the success Norm and that she lays plenty of eggs for you.

Comment on Lesser Wanderer by Anna

Anna — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:24:44 +0000

Its great to see the photo…thanks Norm. and good luck with the eggs she laid.

Comment on Admiral larvae by Jane

Jane — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:14:55 +0000

This terrific photo was taken by Paul Vandenburg. Such good detail!

Comment on Unknown creature on Eucalyptus by YvonneWallis

YvonneWallis — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:48:35 +0000

Thanks for Norm for answering this for me. it is larvae of eucalypt tortoise beetle (Paropsis charybdis)

Comment on New seasons Red Admirals by Jacqui

Jacqui — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:09:58 +0000

Yes, quite a few of us are doing it, Rolf. You will find discussion on the topic in the forum so feel free to join in. Good on ya!

Jacqui

Comment on New seasons Red Admirals by Rolz48

Rolz48 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:34:16 +0000

Maybe a naive question but…………….
Is it possible to bread Yellow & Red Admirals in my Glasshouse the same way I do with Monarchs? Feed is no problem but where can I get eggs? After they hatch and turn to butterflies will they return in subsequent years?
I live in the Eastern Suburbs of Auckland if that is a factor to consider
Cheers.

Comment on Cornwall Park butterfly display by Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:33:53 +0000

Thanks Kate. We have had a lot of people going in and looking. UNsure if many are children;-)
The odd time I have been in there tending to the caterpillars etc, children have come in and taken a look. We had one little Asian girl with a very fancy camera taking photos;-)

Comment on Cornwall Park butterfly display by Pepetuna

Pepetuna — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:10:02 +0000

Looks wonderful Charlotte! Have you had lots of kids looking?

Comment on New seasons Red Admirals by clinton9

clinton9 — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:45:54 +0000

Pepetuna,
Female Yellow & Red Admiral butterflies are bigger than male butterflies.

Ask members for nettles as both Red & Yellow Admiral butterflies will leave you their caterpillars on European nettles.

Comment on Buddelia weyeriana x ?? by Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:06:57 +0000

It’s so confusing at times Anna. When you look at both the golden glow and moonlight photos they look very similar. But I guess it must be in the leaves or branches of the actual plant?