AN out-of-season butterfly could be evidence of global warming, according to one resident.
Monika D'Agate, 38, spotted the insect, thought to be a Red Admiral, basking on her car last week, as she left the Leisure Centre, in Avenue Road, Erith.
Ms D'Agate, of Poplar Mount, Belvedere, said: "I had left the gym to find this fantastic butterfly sitting on my car.
"It was a bit lethargic and could not fly very far.
"I took it on to my hand and transferred the poor thing on to the fence."
The driving instructor added: "Is this global warming?
"Nowadays it is almost impossible to find these butterflies in cities, let alone in February."
Red Admirals have dark, black-brown wings, each with an orange-red band.
The forewing tips are black with white spots; the underside is orange, blue and white, while the hindwings are camouflaged dark brown.
The adults and caterpillars are usually spotted between May and October.
- Have you seen any out-of-season insects or animals?
Do you think this is evidence of global warming?
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