Butterflies of Lebanon

Biomonitoring Lebanon: A Season of Discovery

Husein Ali Zorkot, a dedicated biologist and scientific illustrator, has been tirelessly crisscrossing the Lebanese mountains and valleys—camera, notebook, and GPS in hand—to track...

Lebanon Welcomes 2025 with a Flutter: Butterfly Watching Takes Flight

As the new year unfolds, Lebanon has embraced a fresh and inspiring activity—Butterfly Watching. More than just a leisurely pastime, this initiative marks a...
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Lebanon’s Nocturnal Wonders: A Closer Look at Its Moths

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) As...

Mapping Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Month in the Life of a Biomonitoring Researcher

In the rolling landscapes of Lebanon, where valleys and mountains shelter a rich array of biodiversity, a quiet but...

SPNL Launches Butterfly Garden and Plant Nursery at Quranic and Biblical Gardens, Strengthening Conservation Efforts and Spreading a Message of Peace

The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)...

Gegenes nostrodamus: A Rare Encounter Through the Lens of Hussein Zorkot

In a remarkable discovery at the SPNL Butterfly Garden, Hussein Zorkot, the garden manager and passionate entomologist, recently captured...

Lebanon’s Hidden Gem: The Lesser Fiery Copper Butterfly (Lycaena thersamon omphale)

Lebanon is home to a rich diversity of butterflies, with 165 recorded species spanning five main families. Among these...

Hipparchia syriaca: A Unique Butterfly Among Lebanon’s Rich Biodiversity

Lebanon is home to an impressive diversity of butterflies, with a recorded checklist of 165 species. Among them is...