The Xerces Society is an international, nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. For over three decades, the Society has been at the forefront of invertebrate conservation, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement conservation programs.
Features
New report released by the Endangered Species Coalition
Without A Net: Top ten wildlife, fish and plants in need of Endangered Species Act protection includes the island marble butterfly as one of the ten most at-risk species. Read more
Bumble Bees in Decline
Recently, biologists have started to notice a decline in some of our formerly most common bumble bee species, which are important pollinators of crops and wildflowers. Read more
Butterfly Big Year Blog and Butterfly-A-Thon
Noted lepidopterist and author Robert M. Pyle is undertaking a historic journey to find and experience as many species of North American butterflies as possible in 2008. Read about his adventures, track his progress or pledge the butterflyathon. Read more
Managing Habitat for Pollinators
A new primer by the Xerces Society that provides a summary of how land managers can protect and provide habitat for native bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Read more