eButterfly

A real-time, online checklist and photo storage program, eButterfly is providing a new way for the butterfly community to report, organize and access information about butterflies worldwide. eButterfly provides rich data sources for basic information on butterfly abundance,  distribution, and phenology at a variety of spatial and temporal scales around the globe.

We know that every butterfly watcher experiences amazing observations all the time. Our goal is to gather this incredible individual experience in the form of butterfly checklists, archive it, and freely share it to power new data-driven approaches to science, conservation and education. At the same time, we provide and develop tools that make butterfly watching more rewarding. From being able to manage lists and photos, to seeing real-time maps of butterfly distribution, or the ability to discuss your sightings with others; we strive to provide the most current and useful information to the community.

• Track your butterfly sightings and locations
• Organize, store and share your photos
• Find butterflies you have never seen
• Explore dynamic range maps
• Share your sightings with others
• Contribute to science and conservation

OBSERVE
Join thousands of butterfly watchers in recording your observations. Rare or common, every sighting matters.

SHARE
Join the eButterfly community and share your discoveries. Contribute your observations and make a difference.

TRACK
How many species are on your life list? Are there fewer butterflies this year? eButterfly tracks it all for you—completely free.

HELP ADVANCE SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION OF BUTTERFLIES

From the rarest butterflies to the most common, your sightings contribute to conservation decisions, scientific knowledge, education, and more. Help us understand when and where butterflies occur. All you have to do is watch and report your butterfly sightings.

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Geographic extend

Global