Photo: Zebra Swallowtail, Emily Carter Mitchell

When: Thursday, June 15, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Member ticket: $10
Non-member ticket: $15

The sight of butterflies fluttering around on a warm day is one of the most iconic signs of summer. These beautiful insects usually only live for a few weeks as adults, but they make quite an impression while they are in their full glory. There is a large variety of butterfly species in our area. Dr. Leslie Ries will focus on identifying the 20 most common butterflies in Northern Virginia.

Participants will also learn about the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Survey on July 1, 2023 and how to register to participate.

To prepare for this program, we encourage you to purchase a copy of Butterflies of the Mid-Atlantic, a Field Guide, by Robert Blakney and Judy Gallagher.

Leslie Ries is an ecologist who focuses on patterns at both medium and large scales. She has worked in the fields of landscape ecology and biogeography with a focus mainly on butterflies. Her current research looks at large-scale patterns.

You can save $5 off your ticket for this event by joining or renewing your Audubon Society of Northern Virginia membership, only $20. If you go to 2-3 events in a year, your membership pays for itself. Plus you get the national Audubon magazine for one year!