Category: eButterfly Spotlight

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.

  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 […]

A new butterfly species has been discovered in Vermont! Terri Armata, a seasoned butterfly watcher, made this incredible find while surveying butterflies. Learn more about this exciting discovery and the challenges of butterfly identification in our latest blog post.