Butterflies in the Rain Forest of Irian Jaya, Indonesia

The Arfak forests are the source for the butterflies sold by the communities and YBLBC, and for the plants that the butterflies feed on. Pak Maurits, a YBLBC staff member, here identifies one of the preferred foodplants that are taken from the forest and transplanted nearer the villages. Photo: Bernd Cordes 1994

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