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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

Willowemoc - Fir Brook Trip Report:

Weren't able to attend the recent trip to Sullivan County, NY? Why not check out our Willowemoc/Fir Brook Field Trip Report?

4th of July Butterfly Counts:

This year's butterfly count surveys are approaching. First count will take place on June 26. Consult the full schedule for all the details.

Butterfly FAQs:

A new "Frequently Asked Questions About Butterflies" document jointly created by Edmund Brumfield and Sharon Wander has been added to our website.

Look for it on the Resources & Links page in the Butterfly Identification and Information section.

Fort Indiantown Gap Regal Butterfly Tours:

This year's 2025 tour dates will be July 5, 11, and 12 (Saturday, Friday, Saturday); safety brief and permits available beginning May 27.

If you plan to attend, please consult this website for full details regarding registration requirements and other important information.

Our Next Meeting

Please take note that there is no meeting in July (when many members are occupied in organizing and participating in the Fourth of July counts) or August (when we hold our annual picnic instead of a meeting). Details concerning our September meeting will be announced as soon as they are available.

Our Next Field Trip

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center and Kay Environmental Center

Date: Friday, JULY 11 (no rain date), 10:00
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 10:00 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

3/7/25: A recent study published in Science concluded that total abundance of butterflies has declined by 22% from 2000 to 2020. Read it here.

Earlier Butterflies in the News articles on a variety of butterfly related subjects from various sources are available.