• C.V. Wankhede

Butterflies and moths are the diverse group of insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Butterflies conjure up images of sunshine, the warmth and colour of flowery meadows, and summer gardens teaming with life. Moths are one of the most diverse groups of insects on earth, ranging from spectacular Hawk-moths to small, intricately patterned Footman moths. Butterflies play an important role in pollination after honeybees by pollinating a major portion of economically important crop, 3/4 part of staple crop in world, and more than 75% of flowering plants etc. The oldest fibre industry that is silk industry is also dependent on these Lepidoptera. Butterflies are also an indicator of environmental health and the ecosystem service providers from the starting level. Around hundred species of butterflies are at the verge of extinction in India. If the butterfly population decline then it will directly affect the agriculture industry. There are many reasons why butterflies and moths are important, both in their own right but also as quality of life indicators. The following attributes form the rationale for conserving butterflies and moths around the world. In the present article some measure and ways are to be discussed for importance of conservation of Butterflies and Moths.

Butterflies, Lepidoptera, Insects, Hawk-moth, Footman moth

"Importance of conservation of Butterflies and Moths", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.254-260, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRAO06039.pdf

"Importance of conservation of Butterflies and Moths", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp254-260, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRAO06039.pdf