29 Jan 2015 - In pursuit of Thysania pomponia, I contacted a curator of lepidoptera at the Museum of Natural History, Alberto Zilli. He has been "planning to revive the status of the forgotton whitewitch" which he began investigating while at the Museum of Zoology of Rome. There may be actual specimens at the British Museum, where he now works. Alberto also reports the "collection here is full of specimens of agrippina, with several drawers completely stuck with samples." He suggests that a biometric study might reveal geographical, ecological, or seasonal patterns in morphology. Yes. I am fighting the impulse to fly to London. -DLC
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