target niche (was: Re: "natural" photos?)

[Ernest Williams]

another response to Mike Quinn:

It is astonishing to me to see the lack of tolerance and cooperation 
among those interested in fundamentally the same thing.

Jeff Glassberg foresaw and, through NABA, helped build the surge of 
interest in butterflies that has been taking place in the last 
decade.  Most of that is general appreciation, which is commendable. 
As an individual's interest in butterflies deepens (e.g., towards 
moths, ecology, systematics), however, that person should also 
consider the Lepidopterists's Society.

The purpose of the Lep Soc is "to promote internationally the science 
of lepidopterology in all its branches; to further the scientifically 
sound and progressive study of Lepidoptera; to publish periodicals 
and other publications on Lepidoptera; to facilitate the exchange of 
specimens and ideas by both the professional worker and the amateur 
in the field; to compile and distribute information to other 
organizations and individuals for purposes of education and 
conservation and appreciation of Lepidoptera; and to secure 
cooperation in all measures tending to that end." (Lep Soc 
constitution)

The Lep Soc is an international umbrella organization that supports 
the full range of interest in butterflies and moths.  It is run by 
its membership.  If you don't already know about it,
http://www.furman.edu/~snyder/snyder/lep/
or   http://www.lepsoc.org/    will get you more.

Ernest Williams
Clinton, NY

 
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