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LepSoc: Lepidopterists Society of Africa
Metamorphosis
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.
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.
Conference 2010 information
The Lepidopterists' Society of Africa (LepSoc) has decided to have a big public butterfly awareness day, that will form part of the society's annual conference weekend.
How I got Started on Butterflies
Written by JP Niehaus
I started my adventure with butterflies around 1971 (6 years old) in Kitwe, Zambia, where I lived. I saw a large black & yellow thing glide down in front of me and was immediately taken back by it's beauty.
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