Butterflies & Moths of North America
Metalmark Web and Data, LLC
| Presented By | Metalmark Web and Data, LLC |
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| Goal |
Build a high quality database of butterfly and moth occurrences
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| Task |
Take and upload pictures of butterflies and moths near you
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| Description |
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA) is seeking individuals to submit their sightings of butterflies, moths, and caterpillars. BAMONA is a user-friendly web site and database that shares butterfly and moth species information with the public via dynamic maps, checklists, and species pages. Data are updated in real time and come from a variety of sources, including citizen scientists. Individuals can get involved by documenting butterflies and moths in their neighborhoods and submitting photographs for review. Collaborating lepidopterists serve as coordinators and oversee quality control. Submitted data are verified, added to the database, and then made available through the web site. Read moreBAMONA also provides free support to partners. Partner with BAMONA to build local or regional species checklists, to get secure data storage, or to set up a project-specific submission and review process. Or, let us know how we can work with you to create customized solutions for browsing, searching, and visualizing your data. See https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/partner for details and links to partners. |
| How to get started |
To share your sightings: _Step one: register for a free account online. _Step two: take photographs of butterflies and/or moths. _Step three: submit the photographs and sighting information using the online form. Experienced lepidopterists are also needed to get involved as regional coordinators. To share your sightings or to become a regional coordinator, go to https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/get-involved |
| Total expense | $0.00 |
| Ideal Age Group | Seniors, Families, Adults, Graduate students, College, Middle school (11 - 13 years), Elementary school (6 - 10 years), High school (14 - 17 years) |
| Spend the time | Outdoors |
| Type of Activity | On a hike, At home, At the beach, On a walk, run, At school, At a science center, zoo or aquarium, At night, At sports stadiums, While fishing |
| Topics | Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial, Animals, Ecology & Environment, Insects & Pollinators, Nature & Outdoors, Biology |
| Tags | identify butterfly, data, sighting, moth, moths, identify moth, internal_girl_scouts, identify caterpillar, butterfly, identify moths, database, pollinator, girl scouts, sightings, data entry, monarch butterfly, identify insect, butterflies, pollinators, research, data visualization, data gathering, data collection, identify butterflies |
| Website | Butterflies & Moths of North America |
| Project Entry Updated | Thu Apr 2 00:10:42 2026 +0000 |
