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I appreciate perceptive comments on a draft of this essay from Dr Don Sands, and the welcome comments of two referees.

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New, T.R. Butterfly conservation in Australia: the importance of community participation. J Insect Conserv 14, 305–311 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10841-009-9252-z

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