Despite their small size, butterflies and moths are some of the World's most wondrous animals. Their beauty, seemingly miraculous metamorphosis, and apparently carefree flight all spark our imaginations.
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Find out about this site. | ![]() Zoe is excited about her newest find! |
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Access coloring pages to print and color. | |
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Browse Frequently Asked Questions about butterfly and moth appearance, behavior, biology, and more. | |
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Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths. | |
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Find links to other web sites with additional information about these fascinating insects. | |
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Browse galleries of butterfly and moth photographs from Asia, Western Europe, North America, and Central America. | |
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Read or submit stories about butterflies and moths. | |
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Discover teaching and learning tools for students, parents, and teachers, including online resources, books, and videos. | |
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Find translations of the life cycle overview in Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Nederlands. | |
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Kids! Learn more about participating in local field trips and getting a discount on a butterfly collecting kit through the Outernet Project of The Lepidopterists' Society. |