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Several publications have been published by members of LepSoc in the past. These range from the most extensive books such as Pennington's Butterflies of Southern Africa (which is unfortunately now out of print), to field guides such as Steve Woodhall's Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, to comprehensive lists of foodplants, etc. The society also has its own journal, Metamorphosis, which has four editions annually and contains scientific articles, as well as interesting observations, trip reports and humorous articles.
These publications is divided into 4 groups, namely:
- Metamorphosis
- Books and e-books
- LepSoc News
- Other publications such as posters, etc.
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Metamorphosis
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The society’s journal Metamorphosis publishes a variety of articles related to Afrotropical Lepidoptera, ranging from accounts of interesting field trips to contributions of a more scientific nature. There are four issues that appear quarterly.
LepSoc News
The Lepidopterists' Society of Africa have a news letter that is distributed electronically through e-mail to members. This news letter contains recent field trip reports, as well as news on future events, advertisements, etc.
Bring butterflies back to your garden
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Authors: Charles & Julia Botha
Publisher: The KZN-Coastal Branch of the Botanical Society of SA
Publication Date: 2006
This book offers practical advice to all who love gardening , who love indigenous species and who wish to see more butterflies in their neighbourhood.It is an easy to use practical guide to attracting butterflies. Descriptions of over 500 plants selected by our butterflies themselves, plus all known indigenous larval food-plants are included.
Butterfly poster
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The Lepidopterists' society of Africa has produced a poster on South African butterflies.
Classification and checklist: Lepidoptera of Southern Africa
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Authors: Drs L Vári, DM Kroon & M KrügerWhat's that Butterfly
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Author: S.Woodhall
Publisher: Struik
Publication date: 2008
What’s that Butterfly? introduces the novice to a selection of the more than 660 species of butterfly in South Africa. The butterflies are arranged into groups that have broadly similar appearance and habits, including groups that are difficult to identify and those that are particularly hard to track down.
Lepidoptera of Southern Africa: Host-plants & Other Associations
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Field Guide to the Butterflies of SA
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Author: S.Woodhall
Publisher: Struik
Publication Date: 2005
Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa is designed for easy, rapid identification of all butterflies likely to be seen in South Africa.
The Butterflies of Zambia
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Authors: A. Heath, M.A. Newport and D. Hancock
Publishers: African Butterfly Research Institute (ABRI) & The Lepidopterists' Society of Africa
Publication date: 2002
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SABCA
SABCA (South African Butterfly Conservation Assessment). Read more about this exciting project under Conservation -> SABCA
Red Data Book
The society is currently working on a revised edition of the Red Data Book on South African Butterflies. It will be published by SANBI, but will only be available in the near future.
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!
