New Jersey Butterfly Club

A chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)


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Coral Hairstreak
Great Spangled Fritillary
Red Admiral
Northern Metalmark
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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: The dates for our end of year overnight trip to Cape May have been finalized. Please refer to our trips page for all the details.

Special Note: Please email Wade Wander at wec2293@gmail.com if you are coming on this trip and more importantly if you plan to attend the evening festivities on September 23 at the home of our gracious host Teresa Knipper. All our friends and colleagues, both north and south, are encouraged to attend both the trip and the party on the 23rd.

Our Next Meeting

  • Topic: Take a tour around Butterfly World, the largest Butterfly Park in the world
  • Description: Originating as both a research facility and public attraction, Butterfly World houses around 20,000 butterflies, many exotic bird species, and features a Bug Museum and Zoo
  • Presented By: Steff Aisenman, Club Vice President
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, September 30th (fifth 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.

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

Our Next Field Trip

Mount ‘n’ Meadow, and Camp Mohican Road

  • Date: AUGUST 30 (Saturday), 9:30
  • Location: Blairstown Twp., Warren County
  • Leader: Dennis Briede

Friend of the club Dennis Briede has once again offered to host the club for a leisurely walk through his meadows, which he maintains for insect pollinators, birds, and herps. Leonard’s and Ocola skippers are fair possibilities. If we fail to see Leonard’s at Mount ‘n’ Meadow, we can drive a short distance to Camp Mohican Road and walk along a utility line easement where we will have a better chance at Leonard’s. Indoor bathroom available at Mount ‘n’ Meadow.

Meet at Mount ‘n’ Meadow, 52 Gaisler Road, Blairstown, NJ

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

3/7/25: A recent study published in Science concluded that total abundance of butterflies has declined by 22% from 2000 to 2020. Read it here.

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