Annual Butterfly Encounter set for July 16

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Butterfly enthusiasts of all ages and expert levels can visit the Evonik Wildlife Habitat Area in Lafayette for the annual Butterfly Encounter July 16.

Participants will help entomologists spot and count butterflies. No knowledge of butterflies is necessary; everyone from novice to expert is welcome to the family-friendly event celebrating the beauty and diversity of Indiana butterflies.

Entomologists will help identify the common butterflies of Indiana and discuss butterfly biology, including the importance of habitat and conservation to endangered species and biodiversity. Evonik Corp. and the Purdue University Department of Entomology sponsor the event.

The schedule:

* 1-1:30 p.m.: Welcome, introductions and short tutorial.

* 1:30-3 p.m.: Break into groups and commence the count.

* 3-4 p.m.: Tabulation of butterfly count results.

Parking is available at the west gate of Evonik Corp., Tippecanoe Laboratories, at 1650 Lilly Road. If coming from the east, go past the main entrance to the west gate, turn at the first gate on the right and park in that area. Walk south across the road to enter the wildlife habitat. Participants will meet at the picnic area.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

Resource materials for the event are at https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/butterflycount/.

For more information, contact Jon Neal at jneal@purdue.edu or 765-494-4554.           

Writer: Keith Robinson, 765-494-2722, robins89@purdue.edu 

Source: Jon Neal, 765-494-4554, jneal@purdue.edu

Agricultural Communications: (765) 494-2722;
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