Belize: a Natural Hidden Gem

Nestled in the heart of Central America, Belize is a sanctuary of lush rainforests, vibrant coral reefs, and a rich cultural tapestry that beckons the adventurous spirit. Join Peter Hall and his wife, Judy, as they escape Toronto’s winter to explore this tropical haven. From the butterfly-filled jungles of Table Rock Jungle Lodge to the stunning Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, their journey reveals the dazzling biodiversity of Belize—118 butterfly species, 123 birds, and countless other marvels. With eco-lodges offering guided tours, local cuisine, and the aroma of freshly roasted coffee, this trip is an enchanting dive into nature’s splendor, now immortalized on eButterfly.

Zabulon Skipper found in Vermont

  It took less than a month for Terri Armata, one of our star butterfly atlas volunteers, to find and document the 119th butterfly species for Vermont and her fourth state record. On August 22nd, she located a fresh male Zabulon Skipper (Lon Zabulon) in an unmowed field full of Red Clover just outside of […]

Southern Portugal butterfly destination

Join Peter Hall and his wife Judy on their fascinating journey through southern Portugal, where they explored the Algarve and Alentejo regions in search of rare and endemic butterflies and birds. From colorful wetlands to picturesque river valleys, this adventure full of natural discoveries will take you to some of the best butterfly-watching destinations in Europe. Don’t miss this exciting story on our community science blog dedicated to butterfly reporting and conservation!

Mariposas of the Dominican Republic

In this Post, Peter Hall recounts his experience observing butterflies in the Dominican Republic during the northern winter. Without renting a car, he explored the Samaná Peninsula on foot from a small hotel in Las Galeras. During his week there, he identified 48 butterfly species, including endemics from the island of Hispaniola. He highlights the presence of species such as Calisto and various skippers. Additionally, he mentions sighting rare and endemic species like the Haitian V-mark Skipper and the Dynamine butterfly. He also shares findings about the distributions of some species and the consulted literary sources.

Join our Brand New Discussion Forum Now!

Our vision is to make eButterfly the largest butterflying community in the world! 
To achieve that goal, we just launched our discussion forum. In this place, you will interact with all other eButterfly users and talk about anything butterfly related, from identifications, science, stories, feature requests and much more! 

Bienvenue à eButterfly 3.0!

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer le lancement de iPapillon 3.0, la version mise à jour du puissant site Internet actuellement utilisé par des milliers de mordus des papillons. iPapillon est un site gratuit et convivial qui permet aux observateurs de papillons de toute l’Amérique du Nord d’entrer, d’archiver et de partager leurs observations n’importe où, n’importe […]