Photographic Competition 2012 Rules
We would like to welcome all the wildlife photographers in Africa (both members and non-members) to enter their photographs for the 2012 LepSoc photographic competition. The rules of the competition can be found here...
Policy on commercial use of Lepidoptera, including release of bred specimens
Commercial use of Lepidoptera is examined from scientific and conservation perspectives. Flight houses and butterfly gardening are encouraged because they are conservation-positive in more than one respect.
Blouberg Nature Reserve
LepSoc has recently signed an agreement with KuneMoya to survey the Blouberg Nature Reserve in Limpopo Province. Part of the agreement is to help train local guides, and in return members can benefit from discounted accommodation rates.
SABCA
SABCA (South African Butterfly Conservation Assessment) is a joint project between Lepsoc, ADU (Animal Demography Unit at University of Cape Town) and SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute). The main aim of the project is to establish a current Atlas of South African butterflies and to determine the Conservation Status of each species in line with SANBI’s overall goal of achieving this for all animals and plants in South Africa.
Gardening for butterflies in Gauteng
Gardening practices have changed a lot in the past few years. More and more people focus on creating indigenous gardens that are wildlife friendly. We all know that indigenous plants attract more wildlife to our gardens than exotic plants, but all too often people plant indigenous plants but never see the butterflies that they intended to attract.
SA Butterfly Census Weeks
South Africa's Butterfly Census Weeks (BCWs) are held biannually, usually around Autumn and Spring. The first few BCWs were part of the SABCA project but all censuses are now coordinated through LepSoc.
To download a MyPlanet application, follow the "Read article" text below:Why join Lepsoc Africa?
If you've found our site, chances are you're curious about butterflies and moths and decided to have a look. As you can see, some parts of the site are hidden to non-members. We haven't done this to be difficult; we just want to ask people to contribute to the Society so we can improve our services and achieve our objectives.
A National Butterfly for South Africa
South Africa has a national flower - the King Protea, national animal - the Springbok, national bird - the Blue Crane, national fish - the Galjoen - and national tree, the Real Yellowwood. But we haven't had a national butterfly - until now!
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Upcoming Events
- Yebo Goggo Week
May 19, 2012 (All Day)For more information please contact Peter Webb @ 082 327 2090
- Yebo Goggo Week
May 20, 2012 (All Day)For more information please contact Peter Webb @ 082 327 2090
SABCA
SABCA (South African Butterfly Conservation Assessment). Read more about this exciting project under Conservation -> SABCA
Red Data Book
The society has recently revised the Red Data Book on South African Butterflies. It is available from SANBI. More info will be posted shortly...
Public Awareness
One of LepSoc's and SABCA's goals is to increase public awareness about butterflies, using the virtual museum! In the VM members of the public can send in photographs for an expert panel to ID. For more information, click here!
