A useful presence

The presence of butterflies in human life is very beneficial or beneficial, the relationship between butterflies and humans is very large, many things that become unique when in the treatment by humans, among other benefits directly or indirectly.

The immediate benefit is that, with the semi-natural livestock business of butterflies (eg with Ornithoptera spp.) As has been done in the Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park), local people can sell displays of butterflies that have been preserved and thus increased community income . Another example is the cocoon beneficiaries of the Family Saturniidae butterflies that produce silk as a fabric material, which is currently in great demand by the public. There are also people who eat the caterpillar / and cocoon of the family, because it is rich in protein. The beauty of beauty is also a benefit to humans, who prefer the butterflies more than other insect species (eg cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes). The interest can be so great that the group of travelers come to visit a certain area.

The presence of butterflies has an indirect benefit is, in the presence of butterflies can help the process of pollination in plants, which ultimately is indirectly very beneficial to humans. Another example is the use of butterflies as ornaments of an advertisement on television, as well as pictures as the theme of postage stamps, cloth motifs for clothing, stickers, etc.