paint tree, lily,  Bromiliad

 
Wild Ginger Flowers,  Native Orchid, Dendrobium Noblii, Spider Orchid (vander)

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE INSECTS OF 
THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS OF 
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 

by Richard.A.Carver FRES (PO Box 583, Goroka, EHP, PNG)

The study of insects in tropical countries such as Papua New Guinea has attracted many eminent Entomologists from overseas. These people have come to the Eastern Highlands because we have a complex climate which encourages some of the most significant insects imaginable, there are several Birdwing butterflies, the largest moth in the world (the Atlas Moth with a wingspan of almost 12 inches or 300 mm) all of these butterflies and moths are found here in the Eastern Highlands.
From the Eastern Highlands there are to be found some of the most beautiful of all butterflies with glittering colors and patterns.
Each and every butterfly has it's own food plant and many of these butterflies are unable to survive without attendant ants - a truly symbolic relationship. It is up to us to preserve these insects by not clearing all the land. Areas of land should be preserved so that future generations can realise what we have left and preserve them. 
Children should be encouraged to appreciate nature and not to destroy. Nature study classes should be introduced and the life histories of these insects taught in school lesson time.
The writer of this article would be most interested to assist if approached by school authorities for further help in this field.

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