Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

This interesting and informative web site says, “The Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA) project is ambitious effort to collect and provide access to quality-controlled data about butterflies and moths. The project is hosted by the Butterfly and Moth Information Network and is directed by Kelly Lotts and Thomas Naberhaus. Our goal is to fill the needs of scientists and nature observers by bringing verified occurrence and life history data into one accessible location.”

It oges on to say, “There is a growing need for easily accessible, digitized, reliable, and integrated species distribution data to support scientific research. BAMONA utilizes cutting-edge technology and a vast network of recreational and professional lepidopterists to help fill this need.”

For more information and to explore all this web site has to offer visit> http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/