'Plenty of catching up to do': New app aims to record every type of butterfly in Australia

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Amateur butterfly-watchers are urged to take part in a science project which aims to track and conserve the insects by creating a database of sightings across Australia.

"There is critical need to get accurate information on the distribution of butterflies. Such data will assist in conservation planning and decision-making regarding land use," Professor Braby said.

Mr Sanderson hopes that a species of butterfly that hasn't been seen in Queensland and Northern New South Wales for almost 20 years may be spotted.

 

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