Nature lovers in the Greensborough area may be keen to give flight to their passion by helping measure a specific butterfly population in the area.
Annually, Park Rangers from Banyule Council Park set up two evenings to monitor the Eltham Copper Butterfly larvae as part of their remit to keep a check on the population size of endangered invertebrates. Keen volunteers provide useful help in the form of extra surveillance. The survey is conducted during darkness, as this is when the larvae come out to feed on Sweet Bursaria leaves. To reach and attract potential volunteers, bodies such as the council may make use of attractive Logo Design on Posters to advertise events such as this one that can attract nature-loving audiences.
The Eltham Copper Butterfly is a small butterfly with copper colouring and only inhabits sites within Victoria. It was first discovered near Eltham in 1938 and was considered extinct in the 1950s. Then, after rediscovery in 1987, it was listed as threatened in 1991 and officially classified as endangered in 2009. Reasons for the creature’s declining population may include loss of habitat, urbanisation and modern methods of agriculture. Populations in the area are now discrete, occurring in small areas in the urban landscape.
The free Community Eltham Copper Butterfly Larvae Counts takes place on Thursday, October 20, from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. The location is 37 St Helena Road, Greensborough, VIC 3088.Get a Free Quote for Logo Design Get a Free Quote for Posters
