New Zealand's precious moths and butterflies are threatened by loss of habitat, the use of pesticides and the predation of introduced pests. The Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust was established 20 years ago and encourages New Zealanders to make their gardens more moth and butterfly friendly. The Trust visited Government House grounds earlier this year and certified the site as an excellent habitat that provides food for different stages in the insects' life cycles. Tonight Dr Davies hosted a reception for the Trust, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. He was presented with a plaque and a 1928 edition of G.V.Hudson's beautifully illustrated "The Butterflies and Moths of New Zealand".
To view images from the reception, go to this link Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust 20th Anniversary.
To read Dr Davies' speech, go to this link Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust 20th Anniversary Reception.
