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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

Cape May Field Trip Report: For those who were unable to attend, we have posted a Field Trip Report for our recent over night trip to Cape May and vicinity.

Our Next Meeting

Note: No meeting in December. Have a great Thanksgiving, the very best of holidays and a wonderful New Year.

Topic: Butterflies of Peru
Presented By: Stephen Buckingham
Description: Discover the world of Peru’s butterflies with club member Stephen Buckingham. This captivating presentation will take you on a visual journey through lush rainforests and Andean highlands, showcasing the remarkable diversity, colors, and behaviors of these delicate creatures.
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (third Tuesday), Time: 6:30
Location: Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ and via Zoom

Full details are found on our Upcoming Events page.

Our Next Field Trip

Our 2025 schedule of field trips has concluded. Please be sure to check back in the spring to see what we have in store for next year.

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

6/16/25: The Xerces Society has released a new report with ways to counter the recent decline in butterfly popuations. Read it here.

Earlier Butterflies in the News articles on a variety of butterfly related subjects from various sources are available.