Official Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society of Africa
Metamorphosis Volume 9 (1998), Metamorphosis Volume 9, Issue 4: 149 - 155
Publication Date : 1998-12-31
Author/s : James M. Lawrence, Mark Brown, Paul D. Lawrence and Carolyn J. Ballantyne

Title :

Butterflies of the Pietermaritzburg National Botanic Gardens, South Africa: A conservation perspective

Abstract :

One hundred and four butterfly species in the families Nymphalidae, Lycaenidae, Pieridae, Papilionidae and Hesperiidae were recorded from the National Botanic Gardens, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.  This represents approximately 16% of the South African butterfly fauna.  Another thirteen species not listed here have been recorded by two other studies.  The conservation value of this garden is briefly discussed.

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Keywords:

Botanic Gardens, conservation, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, species list.

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