South African butterfly expert Mark Williams shows one of his finds. ... hope fluttering like a wind-blown flag. He hooked in the tiny creature, its wingspan just over 11/2 inches.

Column One South Africa butterfly hunters: A rare breed Since Mark Williams founded the Lepidopterists’ Society in 1983, the hunt for endangered species has grown more urgent, with habitat ...

Lepidopterist population has dwindled to a few dozen, mostly middle-age men Mark Williams founded the Lepidopterists’ Society in 1983, the hunt for endangered species has grown more urgent, with ...