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Yellow Admiral chasing Monarch

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May 2, 2014 at 3:41 PM #38920

Cullen
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I went to Te Puna Quarry park and I was at the Butterfly garden where I released the Blue Moon, and I saw a Yellow Admiral following a Monarch Butterfly. It lasted at least 5 minutes, the Yellow Admiral was still chasing the Monarch when they both flew away where I couldn’t see them. Is this rare?

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May 2, 2014 at 4:57 PM #38928

Pepetuna
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No, this seems to be quite normal behaviour for the Yellow Admirals. It’s a joy to watch isn’t it?
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