New Jersey Butterfly Club
A chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)
NJ Butterflies
Identification and life history information for every species found in the state.
NJ Butterfly Sites
Information on where and when to look for butterflies in NJ.
Events
Upcoming meetings, field trips, and other events.
Announcements
2026 Butterfly Counts are here!: Beginning in late June and running throught late July this year's butterfly counts will occur. All are welcome to participate. Refer to our Count Schedule for full details.
Indiantown Gap Fritillary butterfly tours announced: This year's tours will take place on June 29, July 1, 8, 10, (Monday, Wednesday, Wednesday, Friday); Grassland and Butterfly Tour Safety Brief and permits will be available beginning May 26. The focus of the tour is the rare Regal Fritillary butterfly, its habitat, and ecology, attention will be drawn to other insects, birds, reptiles, and native plants. Required permits and additional information can be obtained at https://ftig.isportsman.net/ButterflyTours.aspx.
Our Next Meeting
- Topic: If You Plant It, WHAT Will Come?
- Presented By: Wade Wander
- Description: Discover the powerful connection between moths and native plants in this engaging presentation by Wade Wander for the New Jersey Butterfly Club. Learn which moth species are associated with specific native trees, shrubs, and other host plants, and how these plants support moths throughout their life cycle. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, you'll gain practical insights to help support local ecosystems right in your own backyard.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ and via Zoom
Full details are found on our Upcoming Events page.
Register Here if you plan to attend our June meeting via Zoom.
Our Next Field Trip
Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center and Kay Environmental Center
- Date: Friday, JULY 10 (no rain date)
- Location: Chester Twp., Morris County
- Leaders: Bill Lynch of the NJCF and a mob of club members.
A Friday trip with the NJ Conservation Foundation. We usually see about 15-20 species of butterflies on these trips, which are open to the public. This is a great chance to share our knowledge of butterflies and other taxa to novices, including children.
Meet at the main building (down the steps from the large gravel parking lot) at 170 Longview Road, Far Hills. The Bamboo Brook portion of this trip begins at 9:30 and normally ends around noon. Indoor bathrooms available.
We will then have a late lunch at the nearby Kay Center, visit its butterfly garden, and walk some trails.
Refer to our Complete List of Trips to see all our outings and information about how our trips are conducted. Check back often as details change as the season progresses. Please join us.
Butterflies You Might See This Month
It's a beautiful day - time to go butterflying. Wondering what you might see here in New Jersey this time of year?
Stories About Butterflies
Great Events in NJ Butterfly History: by Sharon and Wade Wander
The kick-off submission chronicles the amazing congregation of hairstreaks at the Whittingham Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Fredon Twp., Sussex County, on June 22, 2015. Read it here.
Butterflies in the News
12/15/25: From the Xerces Society: US Department of Interior Delays Monarch Butterfly Listing Under Endangered Species Act. Read about it here.
8/14/25: New study from Michigan State documents decline of midwestern butterfly popuations. Read it here.
Earlier Butterflies in the News articles on a variety of butterfly related subjects from various sources are available.
