Guidelines for Standardised Global Butterfly Monitoring - GEO BON
Standardized methods ensure data can be compared across different years and regions.
They are vital pollinators and a key food source for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Monitoring butterflies for ecology and conserva...
Because of their short life cycles and specific habitat needs, they mirror the health of other invertebrates, which make up over two-thirds of all species.
Most monitoring happens during central hours of the day (e.g., 10:00 to 16:00) when butterflies are most active. Most monitoring happens during central hours of the day (e
Furthermore, as soon as a butterfly monitoring scheme starts up in your country or region, your data will be made available to it. European Butterfly Monitoring Scheme
Used primarily in the tropics for species that prefer fermenting fruit over nectar. A more flexible approach where recorders list all
A more flexible approach where recorders list all species seen in a specific area over 15 minutes. This is ideal for remote areas or urban parks where a full transect might not be feasible.