Frequently Asked Questions
Click on a question to open the answer. If you have a question about butterfly or moth biology that is not answered below, the best resource is the FAQs at the Children's Butterfly Site. Contact us with questions about this project or site.
- How can I report a sighting of a butterfly, moth, or caterpillar?
- How soon will my sighting be verified?
- Can you identify my butterfly, moth, or caterpillar?
- I saw a moth that looks like a hummingbird. What is it?
- How can I submit photographs for display on a species page?
- Can you tell me how to crop and watermark a digital photograph?
- Who are the regional coordinators, and what do they do?
- How long do butterflies and moths live?
- What is the difference between a moth and a butterfly?
- How can I attract monarchs or other butterflies to my yard? How do I start a butterfly garden?
- I have moths in my home. What are they?
- How can I raise a caterpillar to the adult stage?
- I saw a swarm of butterflies. What are they, and why are they swarming?
- Can you recommend books on butterflies or moths?
- What should I do with a voucher specimen?
- Why is there advertising on Butterflies and Moths of North America?
- How do I cite this resource?
- Can I have permission to use photographs or text from this web site?
- What species are in the header image on this website?
- Why catch butterflies or moths?
- What are the Terms of Use?
