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REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION
Group Name: sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
Status: unmoderated
Distribution: world wide
Summary: Discussions related to the study of lepidoptera
(butterflies and moths)
Proposed by: Christopher Majka <nextug@ac.dal.ca>
Julie Kozaczka Stahlhut <en269@cleveland.freenet.edu>
This is a formal Request For Discussion (RFD) on the creation of an
unmoderated newsgroup, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera.
PROPOSED CHARTER OF SCI.BIO.LEPIDOPTERA
Preamble
--------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is an unmoderated newsgroup to provide a forum
for the discussion of all aspects of lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) and
topics pertaining to them both on a recreational and professional level.
It is *not* intended as a forum for commercial transactions with respect
to lepidoptera.
Sphere of Interest
------------------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is dedicated to the observation, study, history,
art, photography, conservation, rearing, and responsible collecting of
butterflies and moths. It also welcomes discussions and inquires which pertain
to the ecology, behaviour, systematics, taxonomy, evolution and other spheres of the biology of lepidoptera. Examples of the above might include:
* Observation: If you enjoy watching butterflies and moths, this group
is a place where you can share your observations, and find out about
butterfly-watching sites and museum exhibits.
* Study: Whether you're a junior high school science student making a
poster presentation for your science fair, an entomology graduate
student specializing in Lepidoptera, or a farmer or gardener concerned
about caterpillars eating your crops, sci.bio.lepidoptera can be a resource
for learning.
* History: The history of the study of lepidoptera includes many interesting
personalities, debates, books, theories, etc. If you are interested in this
sphere of the history of science this forum can be a place where you
can share some of your knowledge and make inquires on topics which interest
you.
* Art: Many cultures have appreciated the beauty of butterflies
and moths. If you have an interest in butterfly images in art, music,
literature, or any other human endeavour, this is a place where you can
discuss your interests.
* Photography: The photography of butterflies and moths is an area which
is growing ever more popular. If you have ideas or inquiries about cameras,
lenses, films and other photographic techniques as they pertain to
lepidoptera sci.bio.lepidoptera can be a forum to discuss these.
* Conservation: Many species of butterflies and moths have become
threatened by habitat destruction. Conservation can include
everything from legislative efforts to the simple expedient of growing
caterpillar food plants in your garden. This newsgroup is not a
political vehicle, but discussions of conservation policy are welcome.
* Rearing: Butterfly-gardening and caterpillar-rearing are hobbies
which are becoming more popular every year. Books on the subject
appear regularly in bookstores and garden shops. The help of
someone experienced in rearing can make the difference between
winding up with a jarful of dead caterpillars and releasing beautiful
butterflies and moths into the wild. Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is a place
to learn rearing techniques from other hobbyists.
* Responsible collecting: When made for educational or research
purposes, insect collections have an important place. Collecting sites
and techniques can be discussed on this newsgroup. We encourage
participating collectors to obey wildlife regulations, to be aware of which
species in their areas are threatened or endangered, and to avoid
collecting on private property or in restricted areas without prior
permission. Efforts to encourage trespassing or to subvert
conservation laws are emphatically NOT welcome on this newsgroup.
All participants are expected to respect the environment and the law.
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is not intended as a forum to for the buying and
selling of insect specimens nor as a venue for commercial collectors to
advertise their wares. Collectors who wish to do so should communicate
through private EMail.
* The Biology of Lepidoptera: while clearly not intended as a substitute for
professional entomological journals, sci.bio.lepidoptera does encourage
scientific discussions which deal with aspects of the ecology, behaviour,
systematics, taxonomy, genetics, evolution and other areas of lepidopteran
biology. We hope that sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera can be a place where
amateur and professional lepidopterists can rub electronic shoulders to their
mutual benefit.
* In order to facilitate access to this newsgroup to as broad an Internet
constituency as possible, arrangements are underway to provide a gated mailing
list for the group so that interested parties who do not have Usenet access
can also participate. It is our hope that such a facility might also have
archiving and indexing capabilites. Final details of this arrangement should
be in place by the time that the CFV is issued.
* If participants are so inclined sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera may in the
future develop FAQ's which address topics in different spheres of the study of
lepidoptera.Examples might include:
* Design of butterfly gardens and plants which attract lepidoptera.
* Techniques of collecting preparing, preserving and photographing lepidoptera.
* Suppliers of equipment related to the study of butterflies and moths.
* Lists of books and journals related to lepidoptera.
* Electronic resources (WWW servers, FTP archives, Listservers, etc.) related
to the study of lepidoptera.
* Environmental and other regulations pertaining to the collecting of
lepidoptera.
* Information on the rearing of lepidoptera.
RATIONALE
---------
At present, there are no other newsgroups where discussion pertaining to this topic can properly occur. The pre-existing entomology Listervers,
<entomo-l@vm.UOGUELPH.ca>, <ent-list@um.cc.umich.edu> & <listserv@ubvm.bitnet>
are general in their entomological interest and do not focus specifically on
lepidoptera. This Usenet group would be a natural outgrowth of the recently
established Lepidopetera Listserver <Leps.@kaiwan.com>.
Over the past few months there has been a considerable degree of interest
expressed by professional and amateur lepiopterists in creating a forum for the
discussion of all manner of topics which pertain top the study of lepidoptera
(butterflies and moths). The growing view seems to be that a Usenet Group would
be the preferred approach in terms of continuing this effort, and so bearing
that in mind, we the proponents, are calling a formal Request For Discussion
(RFD) with respect to the creation of sci.bio.lepidoptera.
CROSS POSTINGS
--------------
This RFD is being posted to bionet.biology.tropical, bionet.general,
news.groups, news.announce.newgroups, rec.backcountry, rec.birds,
rec.gardens, rec.photo, sci.agriculture, sci.bio, sci.bio.ecology,
sci.bio.ethology.
Discussion will take place in the group "news.groups".
A Call For Votes will be posted after approximately 21 days, after which an independent third party will conduct the vote.
DISCUSSION
----------
Any objections to this RFD will be considered and, if determined to
be appropriate, incorporated. The discussion will last for 21 days.
If no major changes are required to the proposed charter, then
a Call for Votes (CFV) will then be issued.
This RFD is being posted in concordance with the guidelines set
in "How to Create a New Usenet Newsgroup". Please refer to this
document if you have question about the newsgroup creation process.
From rdippold@qualcomm.com (RonDippold) Wed Sep 21 18:35:08 1994
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Subject: CFV: sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
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FIRST CALL FOR VOTES (of 2)
unmoderated group sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
Newsgroups line:
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths).
Votes must be received by 23:59:59 UTC, 14 October 1994.
After this CFV appears on news.announce.newgroups it will be sent to
the mailing list <Leps@kaiwan.com>, <entomo-l@ubvm.bitnet> &
<entomo-l@vm.UOGUELPH.ca>
This vote is being conducted by a neutral third party. For voting
questions only contact rdippold@qualcomm.com. For questions about the
proposed group contact Christopher Majka <nextug@ac.dal.ca>
CHARTER
Preamble
--------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is an unmoderated newsgroup to provide
a forum for the discussion of all aspects of lepidoptera (butterflies
and moths) and topics pertaining to them both on an amateur and
professional level.
It is *not* intended as a forum for commercial transactions with
respect to lepidoptera.
Sphere of Interest
------------------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is dedicated to the observation, study,
history, art, photography, conservation, rearing, and responsible
collecting of butterflies and moths. It also welcomes discussions and
inquires which pertain to the ecology, behavior, systematics,
taxonomy, evolution and other spheres of the biology of
lepidoptera. Examples of the above might include:
* Observation: If you observe butterflies and moths, this group is a
place where you can share information on interesting sightings, and
find out about sites to visit and museum exhibits.
* Study: Whether you're a high school science student making a
presentation for your science class, an entomology graduate student
specializing in Lepidoptera, or a farmer or gardener concerned about
caterpillars eating your crops, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera.can be
used as a resource for learning.
* History: The history of the study of lepidoptera includes many
interesting personalities, debates, books, theories, etc. If you are
interested in this sphere of the history of science, this forum can be
a place where you can share your knowledge and make inquires on topics
of interest.
* Art: Many cultures have an appreciation of the beauty of butterflies
and moths. If you have an interest in butterfly images in art, music,
or literature this is a place where you can discuss your interests.
* Photography: The photography of butterflies and moths is an area
which is growing more popular. If you have ideas or inquiries about
cameras, lenses, films and other photographic techniques as they
pertain to lepidoptera, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera can be a forum
to discuss these.
* Conservation: Many species of butterflies and moths have become
threatened by habitat destruction. Conservation can include everything
>from legislative efforts to the simple expedient of growing
caterpillar food plants in your garden. Discussions of conservation
policy are welcome.
* Rearing: Butterfly-gardening and caterpillar-rearing are are
becoming ever more popular. Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is a place
to learn rearing techniques from others involved in the practice.
* Responsible collecting: When made for educational or research
purposes, insect collections can have an important role. Collecting
sites and techniques can be discussed on this newsgroup. We encourage
participating collectors to obey wildlife regulations, to be aware of
which species in their areas are threatened or endangered, and to
avoid collecting on private property or in restricted areas without
prior permission. Efforts to encourage trespassing or to subvert
conservation laws are emphatically NOT welcome on this newsgroup. All
participants are expected to respect the environment and the law.
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is not intended as a forum for the
buying and selling of insect specimens nor as a venue for commercial
collectors to advertise their wares. Collectors who wish to do so
should communicate through private EMail.
* The Biology of Lepidoptera: while not intended as a substitute for
professional entomological journals, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
does encourage scientific discussions which deal with aspects of the
ecology, behavior, systematics, taxonomy, genetics, evolution and
other areas of lepidopteran biology. We hope that
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera can be a place where amateur and
professional lepidopterists can rub electronic shoulders to their
mutual benefit.
* In order to facilitate access to this newsgroup to as broad an
Internet constituency as possible, arrangements are underway to
provide a gated mailing list for the group so that interested parties
who do not have Usenet access can also participate. It is our hope
that such a facility will also include archiving and indexing
capabilities.
* If participants are so inclined sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera may
develop FAQ's which address topics in different spheres of the study
of lepidoptera. Examples might include:
* Design of butterfly gardens and plants which attract lepidoptera.
* Techniques of collecting preparing, preserving and photographing lepidoptera.
* Suppliers of equipment related to the study of butterflies and moths.
* Lists of books and journals related to lepidoptera.
* Electronic resources (WWW & Gopher servers, FTP archives, Listservers, etc.)
related to the study of lepidoptera.
* Environmental and other regulations pertaining to the collecting of
lepidoptera.
* Information on the rearing of lepidoptera.
RATIONALE
---------
At present, there are no other newsgroups where discussion pertaining
to this topic can properly occur. The pre-existing entomology
Listervers, <entomo-l@vm.UOGUELPH.ca> & <entomo-l@ubvm.bitnet> are
general in their entomological interest and do not focus specifically
on lepidoptera. This Usenet group would be a natural outgrowth of the
recently established Lepidoptera Listserver <Leps.@kaiwan.com>.
Over the past few months there has been a considerable degree of
interest expressed by professional and amateur lepidopterists in
creating a forum for the discussion of all topics which pertain to the
study of lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). The consensus seems to
be that a Usenet Group would be the preferred vehicle of expressing
this interest. We, the proponents, issued a formal RFD in July and
have received an overwhelmingly positive response to it. Therefore we
are continuing the process and are calling a formal Call For Votes
(CFV) with respect to the creation of sci.bio.entomology.
lepidoptera.
HOW TO VOTE
Send MAIL to: voting@qualcomm.com
Just Replying should work if you are not reading this on a mailing list.
Your mail message should contain one of the following statements:
I vote YES on sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
I vote NO on sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
You may also ABSTAIN in place of YES/NO - this will not affect the outcome.
Anything else may be rejected by the automatic vote counting program. The
votetaker will respond to your received ballots with a personal acknowledge-
ment by mail - if you do not receive one within several days, try again.
It's your responsibility to make sure your vote is registered correctly.
One vote counted per person, no more than one per account. Addresses and
votes of all voters will be published in the final voting results list.
From rdippold@qualcomm.com (RonDippold) Fri Sep 30 13:20:39 1994
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From: rdippold@qualcomm.com (Ron "Asbestos" Dippold)
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Subject: 2nd CFV: sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
Supersedes: <sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera-CFV1@uunet.uu.net>
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LAST CALL FOR VOTES (of 2)
unmoderated group sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
Newsgroups line:
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths).
Votes must be received by 23:59:59 UTC, 14 October 1994.
After this CFV appears on news.announce.newgroups it will be sent to
the mailing list <Leps@kaiwan.com>, <entomo-l@ubvm.bitnet> &
<entomo-l@UOGUELPH.ca>
This vote is being conducted by a neutral third party. For voting
questions only contact rdippold@qualcomm.com. For questions about the
proposed group contact Christopher Majka <nextug@ac.dal.ca>
CHARTER
Preamble
--------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is an unmoderated newsgroup to provide
a forum for the discussion of all aspects of lepidoptera (butterflies
and moths) and topics pertaining to them both on an amateur and
professional level.
It is *not* intended as a forum for commercial transactions with
respect to lepidoptera.
Sphere of Interest
------------------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is dedicated to the observation, study,
history, art, photography, conservation, rearing, and responsible
collecting of butterflies and moths. It also welcomes discussions and
inquires which pertain to the ecology, behavior, systematics,
taxonomy, evolution and other spheres of the biology of
lepidoptera. Examples of the above might include:
* Observation: If you observe butterflies and moths, this group is a
place where you can share information on interesting sightings, and
find out about sites to visit and museum exhibits.
* Study: Whether you're a high school science student making a
presentation for your science class, an entomology graduate student
specializing in Lepidoptera, or a farmer or gardener concerned about
caterpillars eating your crops, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera.can be
used as a resource for learning.
* History: The history of the study of lepidoptera includes many
interesting personalities, debates, books, theories, etc. If you are
interested in this sphere of the history of science, this forum can be
a place where you can share your knowledge and make inquires on topics
of interest.
* Art: Many cultures have an appreciation of the beauty of butterflies
and moths. If you have an interest in butterfly images in art, music,
or literature this is a place where you can discuss your interests.
* Photography: The photography of butterflies and moths is an area
which is growing more popular. If you have ideas or inquiries about
cameras, lenses, films and other photographic techniques as they
pertain to lepidoptera, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera can be a forum
to discuss these.
* Conservation: Many species of butterflies and moths have become
threatened by habitat destruction. Conservation can include everything
>from legislative efforts to the simple expedient of growing
caterpillar food plants in your garden. Discussions of conservation
policy are welcome.
* Rearing: Butterfly-gardening and caterpillar-rearing are are
becoming ever more popular. Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is a place
to learn rearing techniques from others involved in the practice.
* Responsible collecting: When made for educational or research
purposes, insect collections can have an important role. Collecting
sites and techniques can be discussed on this newsgroup. We encourage
participating collectors to obey wildlife regulations, to be aware of
which species in their areas are threatened or endangered, and to
avoid collecting on private property or in restricted areas without
prior permission. Efforts to encourage trespassing or to subvert
conservation laws are emphatically NOT welcome on this newsgroup. All
participants are expected to respect the environment and the law.
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is not intended as a forum for the
buying and selling of insect specimens nor as a venue for commercial
collectors to advertise their wares. Collectors who wish to do so
should communicate through private EMail.
* The Biology of Lepidoptera: while not intended as a substitute for
professional entomological journals, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
does encourage scientific discussions which deal with aspects of the
ecology, behavior, systematics, taxonomy, genetics, evolution and
other areas of lepidopteran biology. We hope that
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera can be a place where amateur and
professional lepidopterists can rub electronic shoulders to their
mutual benefit.
* In order to facilitate access to this newsgroup to as broad an
Internet constituency as possible, arrangements are underway to
provide a gated mailing list for the group so that interested parties
who do not have Usenet access can also participate. It is our hope
that such a facility will also include archiving and indexing
capabilities.
* If participants are so inclined sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera may
develop FAQ's which address topics in different spheres of the study
of lepidoptera. Examples might include:
* Design of butterfly gardens and plants which attract lepidoptera.
* Techniques of collecting preparing, preserving and photographing lepidoptera.
* Suppliers of equipment related to the study of butterflies and moths.
* Lists of books and journals related to lepidoptera.
* Electronic resources (WWW & Gopher servers, FTP archives, Listservers, etc.)
related to the study of lepidoptera.
* Environmental and other regulations pertaining to the collecting of
lepidoptera.
* Information on the rearing of lepidoptera.
RATIONALE
---------
At present, there are no other newsgroups where discussion pertaining
to this topic can properly occur. The pre-existing entomology
Listervers, <entomo-l@vm.UOGUELPH.ca> & <entomo-l@ubvm.bitnet> are
general in their entomological interest and do not focus specifically
on lepidoptera. This Usenet group would be a natural outgrowth of the
recently established Lepidoptera Listserver <Leps.@kaiwan.com>.
Over the past few months there has been a considerable degree of
interest expressed by professional and amateur lepidopterists in
creating a forum for the discussion of all topics which pertain to the
study of lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). The consensus seems to
be that a Usenet Group would be the preferred vehicle of expressing
this interest. We, the proponents, issued a formal RFD in July and
have received an overwhelmingly positive response to it. Therefore we
are continuing the process and are calling a formal Call For Votes
(CFV) with respect to the creation of sci.bio.entomology.
lepidoptera.
HOW TO VOTE
Send MAIL to: voting@qualcomm.com
Just Replying should work if you are not reading this on a mailing list.
Your mail message should contain one of the following statements:
I vote YES on sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
I vote NO on sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
You may also ABSTAIN in place of YES/NO - this will not affect the outcome.
Anything else may be rejected by the automatic vote counting program. The
votetaker will respond to your received ballots with a personal acknowledge-
ment by mail - if you do not receive one within several days, try again.
It's your responsibility to make sure your vote is registered correctly.
One vote counted per person, no more than one per account. Addresses and
votes of all voters will be published in the final voting results list.
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera Bounce List - No need to revote
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No bounced votes at this time
From rdippold@qualcomm.com (RonDippold) Thu Oct 20 13:44:43 1994
Path: uunet!bounce-back
From: rdippold@qualcomm.com (Ron "Asbestos" Dippold)
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Subject: RESULT: sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera passes 212:21
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RESULT
unmoderated group sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera passes 212:21
There were 212 YES votes and 21 NO votes, for a total of 233 valid votes.
For group passage, YES votes must be at least 2/3 of all valid (YES and NO)
votes. There also must be at least 100 more YES votes than NO votes.
There is a five day discussion period after these results are posted. If no
serious allegations of voting irregularities are raised, the moderator of
news.announce.newgroups will create the group shortly thereafter.
Newsgroups line:
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths).
This vote is being conducted by a neutral third party. For voting
questions only contact rdippold@qualcomm.com. For questions about the
proposed group contact Christopher Majka <nextug@ac.dal.ca>
CHARTER
Preamble
--------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is an unmoderated newsgroup to provide
a forum for the discussion of all aspects of lepidoptera (butterflies
and moths) and topics pertaining to them both on an amateur and
professional level.
It is *not* intended as a forum for commercial transactions with
respect to lepidoptera.
Sphere of Interest
------------------
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is dedicated to the observation, study,
history, art, photography, conservation, rearing, and responsible
collecting of butterflies and moths. It also welcomes discussions and
inquires which pertain to the ecology, behavior, systematics,
taxonomy, evolution and other spheres of the biology of
lepidoptera. Examples of the above might include:
* Observation: If you observe butterflies and moths, this group is a
place where you can share information on interesting sightings, and
find out about sites to visit and museum exhibits.
* Study: Whether you're a high school science student making a
presentation for your science class, an entomology graduate student
specializing in Lepidoptera, or a farmer or gardener concerned about
caterpillars eating your crops, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera.can be
used as a resource for learning.
* History: The history of the study of lepidoptera includes many
interesting personalities, debates, books, theories, etc. If you are
interested in this sphere of the history of science, this forum can be
a place where you can share your knowledge and make inquires on topics
of interest.
* Art: Many cultures have an appreciation of the beauty of butterflies
and moths. If you have an interest in butterfly images in art, music,
or literature this is a place where you can discuss your interests.
* Photography: The photography of butterflies and moths is an area
which is growing more popular. If you have ideas or inquiries about
cameras, lenses, films and other photographic techniques as they
pertain to lepidoptera, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera can be a forum
to discuss these.
* Conservation: Many species of butterflies and moths have become
threatened by habitat destruction. Conservation can include everything
>from legislative efforts to the simple expedient of growing
caterpillar food plants in your garden. Discussions of conservation
policy are welcome.
* Rearing: Butterfly-gardening and caterpillar-rearing are are
becoming ever more popular. Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is a place
to learn rearing techniques from others involved in the practice.
* Responsible collecting: When made for educational or research
purposes, insect collections can have an important role. Collecting
sites and techniques can be discussed on this newsgroup. We encourage
participating collectors to obey wildlife regulations, to be aware of
which species in their areas are threatened or endangered, and to
avoid collecting on private property or in restricted areas without
prior permission. Efforts to encourage trespassing or to subvert
conservation laws are emphatically NOT welcome on this newsgroup. All
participants are expected to respect the environment and the law.
Sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera is not intended as a forum for the
buying and selling of insect specimens nor as a venue for commercial
collectors to advertise their wares. Collectors who wish to do so
should communicate through private EMail.
* The Biology of Lepidoptera: while not intended as a substitute for
professional entomological journals, sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera
does encourage scientific discussions which deal with aspects of the
ecology, behavior, systematics, taxonomy, genetics, evolution and
other areas of lepidopteran biology. We hope that
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera can be a place where amateur and
professional lepidopterists can rub electronic shoulders to their
mutual benefit.
* In order to facilitate access to this newsgroup to as broad an
Internet constituency as possible, arrangements are underway to
provide a gated mailing list for the group so that interested parties
who do not have Usenet access can also participate. It is our hope
that such a facility will also include archiving and indexing
capabilities.
* If participants are so inclined sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera may
develop FAQ's which address topics in different spheres of the study
of lepidoptera. Examples might include:
* Design of butterfly gardens and plants which attract lepidoptera.
* Techniques of collecting preparing, preserving and photographing lepidoptera.
* Suppliers of equipment related to the study of butterflies and moths.
* Lists of books and journals related to lepidoptera.
* Electronic resources (WWW & Gopher servers, FTP archives, Listservers, etc.)
related to the study of lepidoptera.
* Environmental and other regulations pertaining to the collecting of
lepidoptera.
* Information on the rearing of lepidoptera.
RATIONALE
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At present, there are no other newsgroups where discussion pertaining
to this topic can properly occur. The pre-existing entomology
Listervers, <entomo-l@vm.UOGUELPH.ca> & <entomo-l@ubvm.bitnet> are
general in their entomological interest and do not focus specifically
on lepidoptera. This Usenet group would be a natural outgrowth of the
recently established Lepidoptera Listserver <Leps.@kaiwan.com>.
Over the past few months there has been a considerable degree of
interest expressed by professional and amateur lepidopterists in
creating a forum for the discussion of all topics which pertain to the
study of lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). The consensus seems to
be that a Usenet Group would be the preferred vehicle of expressing
this interest. We, the proponents, issued a formal RFD in July and
have received an overwhelmingly positive response to it. Therefore we
are continuing the process and are calling a formal Call For Votes
(CFV) with respect to the creation of sci.bio.entomology.
lepidoptera.
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera Final Vote Ack
Voted Yes
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2566vmatt@umbsky.cc.umb.edu
74277.3230@CompuServe.COM Donald Frack
@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu:JMA@lal JULIO M. ARIAS, U. OF FLORIDA - CRE
aa095@cfn.cs.dal.ca Peter Payzant
aa984@cfn.cs.dal.ca Sheilagh Hunt
aa995@cfn.cs.dal.ca Diane Moore
aa999@cfn.cs.dal.ca Barbara Richman
acarmichae@wcupa.edu Carmichael, Alison G.
ae779@lafn.org Pierre A Plauzoles
AHEDINGT@KENTVM.KENT.EDU a.b.hedington
Anthony_Ashlee@FINANCIAL-AID.ucsd.edu
aow@MPA-Garching.MPG.DE Arno G. Weiss
ashley@mwsc.edu David Ashley
barb@forsci.ualberta.ca Barb Beck
bcy1@midway.uchicago.edu Benjamin Young
bidam@flinders.edu.au Dr. Duncan Mackay
birchall@pilot.njin.net Dan Birchall
blkorbe@gw.PacBell.COM B Korbelik
blm@halcyon.com Brian L. Matthews
BMB@biosci.umtri.umich.edu Bruce M. Bowman
bonham@jade.ab.ca Mike Bonham
brewer@badlands.NoDak.edu Gary J Brewer
butrfly@cml.com
bvigneau@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu Bruce Vigneault
C.Peppiatt@lut.ac.uk C Peppiatt
cafox513@CERF.NET Charles A. Fox
cah13@cornell.edu Cheryl A. Heinz
camara@horton.Colorado.EDU Mark Camara
carlson@cap.gwu.edu Eric C. Carlson
catseye@netcom.com Mark Kupferman
celiogai@student.msu.edu Gail J Celio
chaniot@pacific.pacific.net George Chaniot
CLAYTON_J@usp.ac.fj John Clayton
coin@NIEHS.NIH.GOV Coin.Pat
conway@selway.umt.edu Courtney J Conway
Corey@osuunx.ucc.okstate.edu
cpackard@polar.Bowdoin.EDU Christopher Packard
crosby@nag.cs.Colorado.EDU Matthew Crosby
cstrohme@com1.med.usf.edu Carl Strohmenger (HSC)
cwbol@moontarz.nuance.com Charles W. Boley
dacey@crl.com Peter Campbell
darragh@maths.tcd.ie
davids@escape.com David Slifka
Dawn_Holt@notes.seagate.com Dawn Holt
dcf@uevora.pt Diogo Figueiredo
dgpfeiff@vt.edu Douglas G. Pfeiffer
doog@amber.ssd.csd.harris.com Doug Scofield
DOOZIE@MSU.EDU Doozie.Snider
dowilbur@u.washington.edu David Wilbur
doyle@tiac.net Sean Doyle
Drasko.Holcer@aixesa.srce.hr Drasko Holcer
drysula@panix.com Dusan Rysula
dstone@prairienet.org David M. Stone
dwagn02@emoryu1.cc.emory.edu Richard L Wagner
dwoerpel@omnifest.uwm.edu David Woerpel
edwardsg@duke.usask.ca Gordon Edwards
efleish@scs.unr.edu Erica Fleishman
ellis@netcom.com Rick Ellis
eolson@world.std.com Eric J Olson
eugene@nas.nasa.gov Eugene N. Miya
ewilliam@itsmail1.hamilton.edu Ernest Williams
ewl@panix.com Emery Lapinski
FARRELPA@topaz.cqu.edu.au
forb0004@gold.tc.umn.edu Eric J. Forbis
fosterjp@esvax.dnet.dupont.com
FRANCISM1@rsc.org
fredh@netcom.com Fred Heath
frill@netcom.com T R Frillman
FSJ@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
gerardo@musm.edu.pe Gerardo Lamas
ggw@cds.duke.edu Greg Woodbury
goulson@vax.ox.ac.uk Dave Goulson
gsr@mailserver.nhm.ac.uk Gaden Robinson
gwiningd@cln.etc.bc.ca George Winingder
h9290188@hkuxa.hku.hk Lepi maniac
handr@WKUVX1.WKU.EDU
hankb@kaiwan.com Henry M. Brodkin
hh@hhdo.ping.de Henning Holtschneider
hmizohat@nike.heidelberg.edu Hidetaka Mizohata 96
hoffman@hal.com John Hoffman
hristosa@engin.umich.edu Hristos Thomas Anastassiu
htrought@acs.ucalgary.ca
hyde@cs.utk.edu
J.Sawers@uts.edu.au James M. Sawers
j.t.padding@student.utwente.nl Johan Padding
jabeck@forsci.ualberta.ca Jim Beck
james_springer@Merck.Com James Springer
Janne.Sinkkonen@helsinki.fi Janne Sinkkonen
jaramill@sfu.ca Alvaro Patricio Jaramillo
JATAHE@sara.cc.utu.fi Janne Henriksson
jdalmand@news.doas.state.ga.us J.D. Almand DOAS Telcom
jdw@nhm.ac.uk
jford@ruacad.ac.runet.edu
jims@fsba.com Jim Sheldon
jkillian@s850.mwc.edu Joella Killian
jmparkin@isisa.oit.unc.edu Jonathan Parkinson
johnch@pongo73.West.Sun.COM John Chandler [Contractor]
Joop.vanLoon@MEDEW.ENTO.WAU.NL
jvandyk@iastate.edu
karant@gallium.csusb.edu Dr. Yasha Karant
kellerj@pilotk.msu.edu Jim Keller
kevin@geospiza.demon.co.uk Kevin Hodgkinson
keyes@stsci.edu Charles D. Keyes
kinghix@palenque.win-uk.net Henry King
Kjell.Frick@utb.hv.se Kjell Frick
KRUIP@DMSWWU1A.UNI-MUENSTER.DE Jochen Kruip
KUENTO@KUHUB.CC.UKANS.EDU DOUG YANEGA
L15D@ZFN.UNI-BREMEN.DE Martin Schroeder
laas@ix.netcom.com Los Angeles Audubon
lachlan@dmp.csiro.au Lachlan Cranswick
LADAIR@dean.med.usf.edu
larrym@sequoia.sequoia.com Larry Moorhead
lauraj@nsmdserv.cnd.hp.com Laura Johnson
lbjostad@lamar.ColoState.EDU Lou Bjostad
lfg@george.peabody.yale.edu Lawrence F. Gall
LOECHELTH@par66.par.ora.fda.gov
longair@acs.ucalgary.ca Robert William Longair
LRHOLD@sulfur.monsanto.com L. R. Holden
Maarten.vanHelden@MEDEW.ENTO.WAU.NL
Marc_Majka@NeXT.COM Marc Majka
margaret_bullock@froude.dt.navy.mil Bullock, Margaret
Mark-Moraes@deshaw.com
maryspt@nbnet.nb.ca David S. Christie
mbarrera@cais.cais.com M Barrera
mc9r+@andrew.cmu.edu Michael Cytrynowicz
MCLACHLA@tui.lincoln.ac.nz Andrew McLachlan
MCNAIR@vms.cis.pitt.edu DENNIS M. MCNAIR
MEG5@PSUVM.PSU.EDU MGregory
MFRICANO@SCUACC.SCU.EDU
mg@ac.duke.edu Michael Grubb
mhatz@nyx10.cs.du.edu Mike Hatz
mhhh@stat.bio.aau.dk Mette H. H. Hansen
Michael.S.Dunlap.1@nd.edu
micky@marie.physik.tu-berlin.de Michael Patra
MIKOZ@sara.cc.utu.fi Mikhail Kozlov
molay@chuma.cas.usf.edu Richard Molay (CSC)
MOREWOOD@UVVM.UVIC.CA
mpatters@ednet1.osl.or.gov Mike Patterson
msattler@jungle.com Michael Sattler, San Francisco
MURX28A@prodigy.com MS GAYLE BENTON
N0OVF@VAX1.Mankato.MSUS.EDU Chris Schmelzer
NCRODR2@ncrmail.ncr.usace.army.mil NCRODR2
ndallen@io.org Nigel Allen
NEXTUG@ac.dal.ca
nicoles@cariari.ucr.ac.cr Nicole Sabah Kissinger
NormBaits@aol.com
nrudd@char.vnet.net N. Rudd
OMARTI%TIFTON.BITNET@uga.cc.uga.edu Orville G. Marti
overton@safe.ia.gov Dixie Overton - DSB
owebster@cris.com Oren C. Webster
phklass@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu Trisha Klass
phrrv@csv.warwick.ac.uk Dr G A Cooke
pmccarthy@fcmr.forestry.ca Peter McCarthy
pritcha3@student.msu.edu Patricia M Pritchard
PXF3@PSUVM.PSU.EDU P. Ford
radrayer@panix.com Rebecca Drayer
rarnold@teleport.com Ralph D. Arnold
redmanah@student.msu.edu Ahnya M Redman
reichart@cuug.ab.ca Reichart
rella@elm.circa.ufl.edu Rella Abernathy
repps@ix.netcom.com Richard Epps
rlimpert@access.digex.net Roland Limpert
rob.king@nfe.com Rob King
rufinus@mbe.ece.wisc.edu Jeffrey Rufinus
Runnerdes@aol.com
SBK1@cornell.edu Stuart Krasnoff
sbramblett@mail.utexas.edu Sharon S. Bramblett
scl@cognex.com Steve Lovely
SCRAY@delphi.com
sgb12@mole.bio.cam.ac.uk Sean Buchanan (Bioc)
shaunc@faceplant.gvg.TEK.COM High Octane Fuel
shel@is.rice.edu Michelle D Johnson
SHIELDS_JAMES_E@Lilly.com Jim Shields, Lilly Research Labs
SLINE@PHS.BGSM.WFU.EDU
smathe@VNET.IBM.COM
smole@unlinfo.unl.edu simon mole
Snyder_John/furman@furman.edu
SPEURANE@HELSINKI.RKTL.fi Peuranen Seppo
stahlhu1@student.msu.edu Julie K Stahlhut
stahlhut@cps.msu.edu Rick Stahlhut
Steve.Goldstein@analog.com Steve Goldstein
stevek@icfr.unp.ac.za Steve Kitton
sut9@midway.uchicago.edu sherman jarred suter
sws4@psuvm.psu.edu Stephen W. Schaeffer
SYSAM@ALBANY.ALBANY.EDU Aaron Morris
T.PITTAWAY@CABI.org Tony Pittaway (Research Off.)
TAN@Frodo.MGH.Harvard.EDU
tgm@netcom.com Thomas G. McWilliams
tgwong@netcom.com Ted Wong
tharvey@oci.utoronto.ca Tim Harvey
tidwellp@student.msu.edu Patricia Ann Tidwell
tingley@nbnet.nb.ca Stuart Tingley
tjsmith@netcom.com Tom Smith
tom@potency.Berkeley.EDU Thomas H. Slone
Uli@duppy.RoBIN.de Ulrich Forster
VELLINGA@PHYS.RUG.NL Willem-Pier
VLINDERS@RCL.WAU.NL Meindert de Jong [^_^]
vogt@tbone.biol.scarolina.edu Dick Vogt
WALLACEC1@JAGUAR.UOFS.EDU
Whirlabout@aol.com
wildblue@crl.com Charles M. Burnett
WRS112@PSUVM.PSU.EDU Wendy Snetsinger
wtmorgan@pilotM.msu.edu Bill Morgan
X91HOWSE@wmich.edu
X91TISLERICS@wmich.edu College Bowl is like a good pasta salad: it takes we
X92PEDLER@wmich.edu Andrew Carnegie Pedler
yadallee@gAlLiF.ersys.EDmonTON.Ab.Ca Dave Shariff Yadallee
yngvarb@ifi.uio.no Yngvar Berg
youngc@rfweston.com
zikan@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu Marcio Zikan Cardoso
zoodrb@zoom.zoo.latrobe.edu.au David R Britton
zool@server.cip.forst.uni-muenchen.de Werner Heitland
Voted No
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crouchkp@flidh103.delcoelect.com Kenneth P Crouch
cward@Think.COM Christopher Ward
danhil@oda.state.or.us HILBURN Daniel J
dhalgren@netcom.com Dave Filippi
feminist@eskimo.com William Affleck-Asch
fsspr@camelot.acf-lab.alaska.edu Sean P. Ryan
johnl@cs.indiana.edu John Lacey
jpimentel@nectech.com
jrm@globalvillag.com John R. MacWilliamson
khan@jtp.cs.nyu.edu Hasnain Khan
lamaster@george.arc.nasa.gov Hugh LaMaster -- RCS
med30065@cobra.nus.sg TAN MIN-HAN
mmt@RedBrick.COM M Mike Taksar KC6ZPS
physsjb@phys.canterbury.ac.nz Stephen Botha
rew@moontarz.nuance.com Ryan Waldron
rick@bcm.tmc.edu Richard H. Miller
sledge@hammer.oche.de Thomas Bueschgens
sommers@oti-hsv.com Brian Sommers
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