Recommended websites

Chrysalis In Time

Butterfly Gardening

Backyard Wildlife Habitat-National Wildlife Federation

Tips and information for creating habitats, regional guides


Dragonflies and Damselflies

Ohio Odonata Society

Species records and distribution, images, and research.


Dragonfly Biodiversity

Articles, lists, photos (adults and larvae), Information from Slater Museum of Natural History-University of Puget Sound


North Coast Odonata

County species lists, photos, survey information for Northern Ohio


How to Photograph Butterflies

Focus on Butterflies, by Jay Cossey

Essay includes techniques, accessories, and tips to get started


Information for Youth and Educators

The Children's Butterfly Site

Award-winning site, excellent Q & A section (answers by Dr. Paul Opler), international scope, coloring pages, photos, links


A Student's Guide to Butterflies-Costa Rica

Includes modules for teaching butterfly biology and ecology


Karner Blue

Karner Blue Butterfly

Fact sheet from Ohio Department of Natural Resources


Oak Openings Region- The Nature Conservancy

Ohio natural area where Karner Blue was re-introduced, site includes area history, species, maps.


Merchandise

BioQuip-"Equipment, supplies and books for entomology and related sciences"


Acorn Naturalists-"Resources for the trail and classroom"


The Nature Store-Products for nature enthusiasts including optics, educational materials and gift certificates.


Monarchs

Monarch Watch -University of Kansas, Entomology Department

Tagging, news, curriculum guides, bibliographies, and much more!


Moths

Moths of North America- USGS

Species distribution maps, life history and photos


Moth Images on the Web

Photos and drawings of over 2,700  moth species


Societies

North American Butterfly Association (NABA)

"Promoting the public enjoyment and conservation of butterflies"


Lepidopterists' Society

International organization dedicated to study and enjoyment of Lepidoptera


Ohio Lepidopterists

Promotes interest in the butterflies, skippers, and moths of Ohio


Xerces Society

Dedicated to ". . .protecting biological diversity through invertebrate conservation."

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