This presentation is geared toward new butterfly enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about butterfly biology and behavior. It will include a discussion of how to identify common New Hampshire butterflies using key physical and behavioral characteristics. The presentation will also cover the basics of butterfly photography – particularly using cell phones – which can be an important tool for accurate identification. The session will be presented by Mark Ellingwood, a retired wildlife biologist who enjoys observing and photographing butterflies in his spare time.
This training is part of a series of three webinars hosted by the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network, a collaborative effort led by NH Fish & Game Department to engage volunteers in counting and identifying butterflies across New Hampshire. The series will provide information on butterflies in New Hampshire, butterfly identification, photographing butterflies, and how to submit your observations to support the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network. For more information and to register for the session(s) you want to attend (you don’t need to attend them all!), visit nhbutterflies.org. All butterfly enthusiasts are welcome, with or without prior experience!
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Haley Andreozzi (haley.andreozzi@unh.edu, 603-862-5327) prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
Cover photo by Anita Fernandez.