Wings of Scale: Butterflies & Moths from Sheffield’s Collection
Lepidoptera collection, Thomas Douglas Fearnehough (1911 – 1983). Photo Museums SheffieldSaturday 9 November 2013 - Tuesday 30 September 2014
Collecting butterflies and moths has always been a popular pastime, and as a result, museum collections are often full of them.
Today, these collections are an important source of historic and scientific information. This new display shows the amazing beauty and diversity of butterflies and moths from all over the world, highlighting their importance for the wellbeing of any eco-system.
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