To go with 'NZEALAND-NATURE-COLLECTING-BUTTERFLIES, FOCUS' by Ryland JAMES
This photo taken on September 17, 2024 shows John McArthur, a collector of butterflies from around the world, speaking during an interview with AFP at his house in Karori, a suburb of Wellington. From his electric wheelchair, New Zealander John McArthur admits it was a wrench watching his life's work -- a collection of 20,000 butterflies -- being packed and shipped halfway around the world. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP) / To go with 'NZEALAND-NATURE-COLLECTING-BUTTERFLIES, FOCUS' by Ryland JAMES