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
2 New Butterfly Guides: created by Mike Newlon have just been added to the Butterfly Identification and Information section of the Resources and Links page of our website. We now have a document showing the ventral views of grass skippers which complements (and is inspired by) the Skipper Tops document previously created by Sharon Wander. The second document is an ID guide to NJ Swallowtails. Please take a moment to view these excellent resources.
Our Next Meeting
- Topic: The Insect Epiphany: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture
- Presented By: Barrett Klein, Professor of Biology, University of Wisconsin
- Description: The New Jersey Butterfly Club is pleased to host entomologist and author Barrett Klein for a fascinating presentation on his new book, The Insect Epiphany. Blending science, history, art, and culture, Klein explores the many surprising ways insects have influenced human civilization far beyond their essential ecological roles. Through engaging stories and striking images, he offers a fresh perspective on the profound connections between insects and humanity.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
- Important - Zoom only meetings begin one hour later than those at the Library. Since we are not meeting in person at the Library the pre-meeting dinner at Mangiano's is canceled for this month only. Also note that this is the third Tuesday of September
- Location: Via Zoom only
Full details are found on our Upcoming Events page.
Register Here if you plan to attend our September meeting via Zoom.
Our Next Field Trip
Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, and Willowwood Arboretum
- Date: Friday, AUGUST 7 (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 with 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 adjacent Willowwood Arboretum, 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.
