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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Abberation and Gynandromorph?
I spotted this for sale on eBay and it is listed as ab. semi iole however whilst there are indeed less white markings on the right hind wing both right wings seem decidedly larger than the left? Could it be a bilateral gymandromorph perhaps? Mark T
Although the pictures are initially interesting, I am not convinced. When asked about the symmetrical iridescence, the supplier insists that "The blue iridescent colour is the same on both sides which you see on one side because of the angle the picture is taken. If the angle was the same on the other side you would then see something similar". NOT unfortunately therefore a true Gynandromorph?". Shame.
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What does the data label say??? Is this a bred specimens?????????????
Don't know will try and find out just says 'British Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) semi iole. Unique with Black Hind Wing A- Hants Data Top Rarity'
PS i haven't bought it - consequently I am only going on the eBay listing.
Although the pictures are initially interesting, I am not convinced. When asked about the symmetrical iridescence, the supplier insists that "The blue iridescent colour is the same on both sides which you see on one side because of the angle the picture is taken. If the angle was the same on the other side you would then see something similar". NOT unfortunately therefore a true Gynandromorph?". Shame.
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