KEEN butterfly watchers have made the most of the summer breeding season to keep a close eye on local endangered populations.
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The purple copper butterfly is only known to exist under specific conditions in the Bathurst, Lithgow and Mount David areas.
Central Tablelands Local Land Services staff and volunteers spent time recently with local environmental consultant Ray Mjadwesch to monitor larvae numbers at Yetholme and Mount David.
This is the second year the LLS has engaged Mr Mjadwesch to carry out larvae monitoring to build a better understanding of the butterfly numbers in the region.
Gerarda Mader and Christine Bailey from the Napoleon Reefs Landcare Group joined in the butterfly study.
“It is such a joy to see these rare creatures and learn more about them,” said Ms. Mader, who took part in the larvae survey for the second time.
Ms. Bailey added: “I tell anyone who’ll listen about the amazing life cycle of the purple copper butterfly and its incredibly limited range and rarity.”
