Guyana floats ‘butterfly spotting’ at British birding fair

A Clearwing Brushfooted Butterfly photographed in the North West District, near Matthews Ridge. The Guyana Tourism Authority is hoping that the butterfly species that can be found in the country will attract tourists in the same way bird species have. (whatsthatbug.com/ G Fischer photo)

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has added ‘butterfly spotting’ to the ‘Destination Guyana’ promotions being showcased at the British Bird Watching Fair, now underway in Rutland, London.

In a press release, GTA Director Indranauth Haralsingh said though Guyana has over 10 years of exposure at the British birding fair, “For the very first time, we will be showcasing, along with opportunity for bird watching, Guyana’s potential for butterfly watching.”

The fair began yesterday and will conclude tomorrow.