Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

Frequently Asked Questions

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 long do butterflies and moths live?

How can I submit photographs for display in the image gallery or top of a species page?

Who are the regional coordinators, and what do they do?

Can you tell me how to crop and watermark a digital photograph?

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?

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?

Can you recommend books on butterflies or moths?

I saw a swarm of butterflies or moths. What are they, and why are they swarming?

How can I raise a caterpillar to the adult stage?

I have moths in my home. What are they?

What is the cyber-security vulnerability issue, and does it affect me?

What should I do with a voucher specimen?

Why is there advertising on Butterflies and Moths of North America?

How can I report a sighting of a butterfly, moth, or caterpillar?

Take a photograph of a butterfly, moth, or caterpillar.
Create a BAMONA account, or log in to your existing account.
Submit your photograph and other details of your sighting using our online form.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 long do butterflies and moths live?

How can I submit photographs for display in the image gallery or top of a species page?

Who are the regional coordinators, and what do they do?

Can you tell me how to crop and watermark a digital photograph?

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?

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?

Can you recommend books on butterflies or moths?

I saw a swarm of butterflies or moths. What are they, and why are they swarming?

How can I raise a caterpillar to the adult stage?

I have moths in my home. What are they?

What is the cyber-security vulnerability issue, and does it affect me?

What should I do with a voucher specimen?

Why is there advertising on Butterflies and Moths of North America?