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
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
- Topic: The Making of a Field Guide: Dragonflies of North America
- Description: There are over 300 diverse species of dragonflies in North America. Many are intricately patterned, brightly colored, and large, which make them eye-catching and conspicuous. Despite their abundance, only recently have comprehensive dragonfly field guides become available. Join the New Jersey Butterfly Club on October 21, 2025, for a presentation from renowned dragonfly expert, illustrator, and art teacher Ed Lam as he discusses his recently published field guide "Dragonflies of North America." Released in October 2024, "Dragonflies of North America" is the most comprehensive identification guide to these fascinating insects. The book comprises nearly 1900 paintings and drawings to illustrate every North American species. In this presentation, Ed Lam will discuss the long journey to making this guide as well as introduce the audience to a variety of dragonflies and how to identify them. Audience members are invited to bring their copies of "Dragonflies of North America" for a chance to have it signed by the author.
- Presented By: Ed Lam, author of "Dragonflies of North America"
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 21st (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.
Register Here if you plan to attend our October meeting via Zoom.
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.
