The Xerces Society began as a butterfly conservation group, and, although the organization's work has expanded greatly, Lepidoptera remain at the heart of our efforts. This issue of Wings looks at our past, current, and future work on conserving butterflies.
The Xerces Society’s Roots in Butterfly Conservation, by Scott Hoffman Black
North American Butterflies: Are Once-Common Species in Trouble?, by Scott Hoffman Black
Gardening with Butterflies, by Matthew Shepherd
Conserving the Crystal Skipper, North Carolina’s Newest Butterfly, by Allison Leidner
Conservation Spotlight: Butterfly Conservation in Britain
Invertebrate Notes: A roundup of new books and recent research
Staff Profile: Meet Sarina Jepsen