Robert Michael Pyle is the author of the Handbook for Butterfly Watchers and has contributed to several butterfly field guides. I'd be curious to hear what others on this list think about collecting butterflies. The butterfly part is near the end but it's best to read the entire article. http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/348/ I don't think it's fair to ask for opinions without giving mine first so here it goes. I feel it's OK to collect specimens for valid research projects, especially with common species. I don't like the idea of killing butterflies or anything really, just to collect them or put them on personal display. Ken Childs Henderson, TN Chester County http://www.finishflagfarms.com The FAQ can be found by logging in at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=tn-butterflies Please report any abuse or questions about this list to: kjchilds@xxxxxxxxxx Users can unsubscribe from this list by sending email to tn-butterflies-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field.