please read this - spooky or what?!!

violetblue | 13:27 Mon 07th Aug 2006 | Animals & Nature

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'Extinct' Butterfly Returns To Life Monday August 7, 08:14 AM

One of Britain's rarest butterflies has made a spectacular comeback to a former stronghold where it has been extinct for more than 40 years. The Adonis Blue, which is classed as a "priority species", is restricted to a handful of sites in southern England. The insect became increasingly rare 50 years ago after a significant loss of its favoured habitat - chalk downland.

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SuperPigeon

I though Adonis were extinct too.
I have not seen any in my area (lincolnshire) but have seen loads of Red Admirals and Peacocks on my Budlia. These species I thought were also rare. Maybe becasue Bumblebees are rarer the butterflies have more nectar for themselves letting the population flourish.

Lonnie

I saw this report too, it was accompanied with pictures.

alls not lost is it.

violetblue

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The sppoky bit was that I'd seen one the day before and asked if anyone else had seen it - they had.

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