Insect Farming and Trading Agency
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Insect Farming and Trading Agency
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The Insect Farming and Trading Agency (IFTA) was set up by the government of Papua New Guinea in 1978 to regulate the exploitation and conservation of Queen Alexandra's Birdwing and other valuable butterflies. Papua New Guinea has a significant butterfly fauna, including the world's largest butterflies, the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing and the Goliath Birdwing. A
Prior to the establishment of the government legislation, the butterfly trade depended upon expatriate dealers who traded in wild-caught
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_Farming_and_Trading_Agency
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2023-12-28T04:53:06Z
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