Online Collection
of Illinois Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies
and moths are among the most beautiful of insects. They are familiar visitors
to our gardens. Each of these delicate species of butterflies and moths has
an interesting story to tell about its life cycle, behavior, and anatomy.
This ISM online
collection is presented under a grant from the Institute of Museum and
Library Services. It contains the following resources:
Buckeye
Butterfly
Photograph by Siri Hartfield,
Hazel Dell School
An introduction
to the anatomy, habitat, and life cycle of butterflies and moths common
to Illinois
Photo galleries
containing images of various species of butterflies and moths
Databases
for Illinois butterflies and moths
Activities
for users and teachers that present and practice concepts about butterflies
and moths
An illustrated
glossary
A list of print
and Web resources on butterflies and moths, including articles from
the Museum's magazine, The Living Museum
