New Jersey Butterfly Club

A chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)

Baltimore Checkerspot
Coral Hairstreak
Great Spangled Fritillary
Red Admiral
Northern Metalmark
Baltimore Checkerspot

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

2026 Field Trip Scheduled Announced: Spring has sprung and our field trip co-ordinator Wade Wander has emerged from hibernation, seen his shadow, and predicts another year of exciting field trips. Review our 2026 Field Trip Schedule and mark your calendars.

Our Next Meeting

  • Topic: The Sandy Hook Count
  • Presented By: Henry Kindervatter
  • Description: Join the New Jersey Butterfly club as guest speaker Henry Kindervatter presents on the Sandy Hook Butterfly Count. This presentation will provide a summary of the history of Sandy Hook as well as highlights from the annual count, including species observed and overall butterfly diversity.
  • Date & Time: Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m
  • Location: Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ and via Zoom
Feb 2025 Meeting

Full details are found on our Upcoming Events page.

Register Here if you plan to attend our March meeting via Zoom.

Our Next Field Trip

Warren Grove Recreation Area

  • This is a joint field trip with the Native Plant Society
  • Date: Saturday April 18 (no rain date)
  • Location: Warren Grove, Ocean County
  • Leader: Dave Amadio, cell (609) 617-5795 (texts preferred)

Our target species here are Hoary Elfin and Hessel’s Hairstreak but many others are likely to be seen, including Brown Elfin, Pine Elfin, American Copper, Juniper Hairstreak, sundry azures, Sleepy Duskywing, and American Lady. Good spot for Pine Snake and other herps.

Meet at Lucille’s Country Cooking, 1496 Rt. 539, Warren Grove. Those wanting a good breakfast should arrive at Lucille’s no later than 8:45. Indoor bathroom available. No facilities at the butterfly site.

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.