Butterfly Conservation

Many butterflies have declined in abundance during recent decades, and aspects of their conservation engender concern and effort in many parts of the world. This book is a broad survey of the emerging science of butterfly conservation. It traces the more general concern for invertebrate well-being, the causes of butterfly decline and – within the context of a summary of butterfly biology and using examples from several countries – illustrates how attempts are now in progress to conserve particular butterfly species, local assemblages and whole faunas. The references and practical advice given should be of interest to a wide range of entomologists, naturalists and conservationists.