Ralph Masturzo was a long-time Xerces member and dedicated supporter of invertebrate conservation.
Member Stories
The Xerces Society Receives Accreditation from BBB Wise Giving Alliance
By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, The Xerces Society has achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that The Xerces Society is a well-run organization deserving of donor trust.
Remembering Bill Shepard, a Great Friend of Butterflies
Bill Shepard dedicated his life to helping butterflies. He participated in many annual counts across California as well as the Western monarch Thanksgiving Count. An educator by profession, he also fostered future generations of butterfly enthusiasts.
Fun with Harvester Butterflies, Part Two
Recently, photographer and Xerces Society member Bryan E. Reynolds earned a long-sought set of photos of the elusive harvester butterfly, North America’s only carnivorous butterfly.
Managing Invertebrate-Friendly Gardens
Many Xerces Society members create wildlife gardens that are particularly hospitable to invertebrates. Here are three wonderful examples.
My First Hybrid: Limenitis archippus archippus × Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Photographer Bryan E. Reynolds encountered a rare hybrid of two of his favorite butterfly species—a well-deserved sighting for a passionate lepidopterist!
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