PHILIPPINE LEPIDOPTERA
Butterflies and Moths INC.
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About
Philippine Lepidoptera Specimen Database
Philippine Lepidoptera (PhiLep) aims to increase the country’s resources for scientific and educational advancements through Digital Library of museum specimens for the organization’s online digital resources of Philippine lepidoptera.
Specimens are from the following museums:
(1) McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Florida (USA).
(2) Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Hawaii (USA).
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Note
1. Images are for NON-COMMERCIAL purposes only. Photos subject to copyright laws of the museum where the specimen is deposited, and the photographer.
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2. We are slowly incorporating museum specimens so please bear with us if you don’t see the specimens you are looking for.
3. Some labels may be difficult to read especially with old specimens, but please feel free to contact us if you find some errors.
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4. Specimens from other countries are included for species in the Philippines that are not in the museum.
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5. PhiLep aims to increase butterfly awareness in the country, therefore, our main reasons for providing these images are for educational and scientific purposes only.
6. Please take this opportunity to see Philippine butterfly collections from the museums around the world!