Welcome to March’s newsletter!

Following good mid-summer rainfall over much of South Africa, butterfly numbers have increased dramatically. A large dispersal of Pioneer Caper White (Belenois aurota) – frequently flying with other “migrating” species - has added to the spectacle.There is lots of news this month, including the registration of a servitude to protect the type-locality of the critically endangered Wolkberg Zulu (Alaena margaritacea). There have also been an unprecedented number of trip reports – thanks to everyone concerned.