Central Arizona Butterfly Association

Phoenix Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association.

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To the Central Arizona Butterfly Association (CAzBA) Website

The mission of CAzBA is to promote the enjoyment of recreational butterflying by providing educational, research, and recreational opportunities to schools and the public throughout central Arizona.

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Meetings and Events

Meetings are held mostly in the winter, and outdoor fieldtrips during the rest of the year. Depending on the temperatures, we will go to higher elevation areas to stay comfortable. Check our events schedule for details
 

Butterflying Locations

Click here for information on where to look for butterflies in Central Arizona
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Checklist

Click here for a checklist of butterflies of Arizona
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Recent news

5/18/2025      Fun and rewarding trip to the Col.Devin Trail northeast of Payson!

While there weren’t many butterflies out at this time, and the start temperature was only in the fifties, we had a great time exploring this beautiful trail that has running water! We found 28 individuals of 8 species. Rocky Mountain (pictured) and Pacuvius Duskywing required some study. On the way down, we saw a Western Terrestrial Gartersnake down at the river. We’re contemplating going back there again next month, as the plants and butterflies seem to be behind this year. A lot more flowers and butterflies to come! Thanks crew, for coming along and being great company! Species list: Two-tailed Swallowtail, Western Tailed-Blue, Zela Metalmark, Mourning Cloak, Mylitta Crescent, Northern Cloudywing, Rocky Mountain Duskywing, Pacuvius Duskywing. read more »

4/23/2025      Monarchs make the big time!

Last Sunday's 60 Minutes program featured a report by Anderson Cooper on the Monarch migration. If you missed it, it is a great, informative piece, and you can watch it here: read more »

3/25/2025      Happy Hour with eButterfly: how community science conservation takes flight

Join us for a virtual happy hour to celebrate the vital role of insect pollinators in our ecosystems with Kathleen L. Prudic! Friday, March 28th @ 5pm MST Katy is an influential ecologist and entomologist focused on improving habitats for pollinators. As an associate professor at the University of Arizona, she contributes to biodiversity community science and conservation strategies. Her work in butterfly ecology led to the creation of eButtterfly, a citizen science platform that encourages public engagement in conservation. Katy's dedication to education and environmental preservation makes her a prominent figure in her field, inspiring others to protect our natural world. Unwind, connect, and learn about the contributions of butterflies and other pollinators to biodiversity. We'll discuss initiatives like eButterfly, which promotes community science through butterfly photography and data collection. Share your experiences and ideas on conservation efforts while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. For (free) registration, please copy-and-paste the link below into your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pOHLGfEzSCiDCGfDuqaQvw#/registration read more »

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Upcoming Field Trips and Events

6/21/2025 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Field trip Boyce Thompson Arboretum with Laura Miller.Boyce Thompson Arboretum
7/26/2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Field trip Aspen Corner with Gail Morris and Marianne Jensen. 
8/23/2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fiedl trip Pivot Rock Canyon with Ron Rutowski 
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