This is an online peer-reviewed resource, a citizen science platform, where ordinary citizens as well as working scientists participate in gathering scientific data and building this free, authoritative resource on Indian butterflies. It is designed to: (a) disseminate comprehensive information on the biology of Indian butterflies, (b) encourage study of their natural history and ecology, (c) gather population and distributional data in a centralized database, and (d) spread awareness about their conservation.
With over 125,000 reference images, this is the largest library of meticulously curated images of butterflies of the Indian Region. The data help map the detailed distribution and seasonal occurrence of species, but the images also capture morphological variation, nectar plants, larval host plants, predators and parasitoids, etc., making it a critical resource on the biology of butterflies for amateur butterfly-watchers and professional biologists alike.
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Organise and back up your butterfly observations, field notes and data, and images on a secure platform
Read MoreHome-grown citizen science platform, custom-made for the country, hosted in a national research institution
Read MoreLearn about and contribute to all aspects of butterfly biology, in addition to occurrence records in space and time
Read MoreJoin India’s largest community of butterfly-watchers, biologists, educators and conservationists.
Read MoreStart a project to study and conserve butterflies in your area. Get featured on this website.
Read MoreOrganize regional groups, and coordinate research and outreach activities across all corners of India
Read MoreVolunteer for outreach, education and conservation of Indian butterflies
Read MoreUse this app as a field guide for identification of butterflies, to know about their biology, to organize your field observations, and to contribute to this citizen science platform. Download from Google Play store. iOS version to be released in the future.
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