ABOUT THE SOCIETY
The Butterfly Conservation Society was founded in December 2005 by a few
enthusiasts from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, with the objective of spreading the
message of conservation of valuable butterfly fauna and other insects and also to
protect their habitats and to create awareness among both the young and old.
The society organises field trips, lectures, nature camps, film and slide shows. It is
registered under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act 2001 with its
registration number 293 of 2006.
OBJECTIVES
1. To generate interest in butterflies and their conservation among young and old.
2. To create awareness among people about the beneficial role of butterflies and
other insects their habitats towards a healthy ecosystem.
3. Networking with other organisation in nature conservation including research and
also to conduct workshop and training programmes to enhance knowledge on
this subject.
4. To provide, equip and maintain a museum and other repositories for butterflies
and other insects along with herbarium consisting of butterfly flora which provide
nectar for adults and larval food plants.
5. Assisting educational and other institutions and in individual homes and parks for
erecting butterfly gardens/parks in their premises.
6. Develop database on butterflies available in AP and to prepare field guide on
butterflies in Andhra Pradesh.
7. To bring out a newsletter on butterflies to publish and exchange information on
butterflies.
ABOUT THE LOGO
The logo of the society highlights BLUE MORMON, a beautiful papilionid, along with
a message for protecting the habitats of butterflies and other fauna.
THE BUTTERFLIES
Of the 1500 species of butterflies reported from India, about 170 species (figures
tentative) are recorded in Andhra Pradesh, covered under 5 major families viz.,
Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae, Lycaenidae and Hesperiidae.
IMPORTANT BUTTERFLIES REQUIRING CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Papilionidae
Spot Swordtail
Common Mime
Pieridae
Painted Jezebel (endemic to Eastern Ghats)
Striped Albatross
Common Albatross
Great Orange Tip
Nymphalidae
Orange Oakleaf
Tawny Rajah
Black Rajah
Common Baron
Common Sergeant
Glassy Tiger
Dark-brand Bushbrown
Common Palmfly
Nigger
Brown King Crow
Short-banded Sailer
Common Lascar
Painted Lady
Plum Judy
Clipper
Lycaenidae
Common Hedge Blue
Metallic Cerulean
Peacock Royal
Indian Cupid
Monkey Puzzle
Common Silverline
Shot Silverline
Forget-me-Not
Hesperiidae
Pale Palm Dart
African Marbled Skipper
Giant Redeye
Restricted Demon
Golden Angle
ACHIEVEMENTS
The society has conducted various awareness programmes in educational
institutions. Also many butterfly walks have been organised in and around
Hyderabad. The society has been involved in various biodiversity conservation
programmes conducted by governmental and non-governmental organisations. The
society has received very encouraging and responsive coverage from every TV
channel such as ETV, ZEE TV, MAA TV, TV9, and Gemini TV and from prominent
newspapers such as The Hindu, The Times of India, Deccan Chronicle and
EENADU highlighting our concerns and activities periodically.
MEMBER FACILITIES/BENEFITS
Regular butterfly field trips
Indoor meetings conducted for lectures
Discussions and talks
Film and slide shows
Annual nature camps in various wildlife sanctuaries and parks
Nature photography
Access to library periodicals, journals and research papers on butterflies
MEMBERSHIP
To become a member of the society and avail of the above benefits (and more) please go here for more information..
PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
APFD - Wildlife Education Wing (Andhra Pradesh Forest Dept.)
AWIFO (Asian Wildlife Foundation)
CEE (Centre for Environment Education)
WWF India (World Wide Fund for Nature-India)
DONATIONS
The Butterfly Conservation Society (BCS) Hyderabad, AP depends on voluntary
support of its members and that of philanthropic organisations and other individuals. |
