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short hindwing

Postby MNkristin » Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:07 pm

I came home to an eclosed male with a short hind wing. shall I release it? euthanize? please advise. this is my first potential casualty. poor thing :(
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Re: short hindwing

Postby Mona Miller » Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:51 pm

Don't kill it before you test it. If it is okay, then let it go. It may be able to fly. It just might have a birth defect and no disease.
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