All our butterfly species (endemic, native and introduced) and some NZ moths are included here. With over 1800 species, Lepidoptera form the third largest order of insects in NZ: not diverse by world standards but extremely important globally for the high proportion of endemic taxa (about 90% of all species) and the presence of ancient, relictual groups. Thanks to all photographers, and particularly Robert Hoare and Olivier Ball for their assistance.
Thanks to our heroes we are making steady progress towards our vision, that Aotearoa New Zealand's ecosystems support thriving moth and butterfly populations.
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