Help advance science and conservation of butterflies
From the rarest butterflies to the most common, your sightings contribute to conservation decisions, scientific knowledge, education, and more. Help us understand when and where butterflies occur. All you have to do is watch and report your butterfly sightings.
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Yukon – far-north Canada butterflies
Over the last several years, I have written several User Stories for eButterfly. They were mainly about the trips my wife Judy and I took to warmer climates during the winter in Canada. This year appears favorable for spending more time in our country; therefore, we are planning several trips in Ontario and further east to Newfoundland, two excellent destinations for observing butterflies
20% of butterflies in the U.S. have disappeared since 2000
Recent research by Binghamton University shows that butterfly populations in the US have dropped by 22% since 2000. Analyzing over 12.6 million records across 342 species, the study highlights declines, urging urgent conservation measures. These declines are driven by factors such as pesticides, climate change, and habitat loss, threatening ecosystems and the beauty of nature.
2024: A Year of Growth and Impact
This year, eButterfly soared—our community doubled, our new mobile app transformed data collection, and over 60,000 butterfly records fueled conservation and research. As we look to 2025, exciting innovations like eBLabs and expanded outreach await. Thank you for being part of this journey—let’s keep growing together!