Lepidoptera Guide

ELSEWHERE LEPIDOPTERA SOCIETY
Lepidoptera Guide
ABOUT
September 2012
and moths. It is one of the most widespread and widely recognizable
insect orders in the world.
Dear Reader,
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mates and has a long and quiet winter hibernation season. There are
several previously documented species, along with some newly
evolved species endemic to the current building and its environs.
Many of these species can be seen in the adjacent collection case, as
well as in their natural habitats in and around the building.
go on a Lepidoptera safari!)
Sincerely,
www.lepidopterasociety.wordpress.com
MANIFESTO
“Preservation through Appreciation”
1. We believe in the active study of, and engagement with, our natural
and man made surroundings. We are perpetually fascinated with how
these two worlds interact.
2. The further we slow down, the closer we observe, and the more
ence, the more human we become.
3. We believe in science and think that what our predecessors obing with the greater world around us is even more valuable, so, we
is believing.
4. We believe in art—because it can tell a story, teach us new things,
5.We search for the possibilities that appear when science and beauty
intersect.
6. We believe our greatest joy is found the act of discovery.
moths contributes to all of the above.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I : Lepidoptera Observed at Elsewhere
Part II. Naming + Collecting
Part III: General Lepidoptera Facts + Science Etc.
Part IV : Lepidoptera in Literature
A. Non-Fiction
B. Fiction
C. Poetry
PART 1:
LEPIDOPTERA OBSERVED AT ELSEWHERE
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Charta Verbosa (paper wordy)
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Muralis Chartarius (wall papery)
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Reddo Rimosus (mirror cracked)
moved in and began spinning webs. The Reddo did its best to
eggs.
large group of cookie cutters. This silver colored species is
lepidoptera and non-lepidoptera alike.
lection, reaching nearly 12” in wingspread.
This particular species was found hiding in the accessories
coloring and its ornamental wing patterning.
peoples’ heads.
PArT II :
NAMING AND COLLECTING
Some General Background....
Taxonomy:
Order:
Species:
Carolus Linneas
Systema Naturae
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binomial nomenclature
Phylum and Family
**It is interesting to note that Linneas coined the term
Lepidoptera as well.
The Concept of Phylogeny (Hypothetical)
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PArT III :
GENErAL LEPIDOPTErA FACTs + sCIENCE
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PART IV: LEPIDOPTERA IN LITERATURE
A. Non-Fiction
B. Fiction
C. Poetry
A. LEPIDOPTERA NON-FICTION
B. LEPIDOPTERA FICTION
C. LEPIDOPTERA POETRY
LIST OF SOURCES
B U T T E R F L I E S
The Elsewhere Lepidoptera Society is searching for new specimens from within the existing collection (for its sub-collection), and you can help!
OR submit your own hand made specimen!