The butterflies and moths of Romania

Many know that Romania is one of Europe’s top birdwatching destinations, but this beautiful country, at the edge of the continent, is less well known for its other wildlife treasures, in particular its butterflies. Because many areas are still farmed traditionally, just like a hundred years ago using wildlife friendly techniques, unchanged for generations, the butterflies still flourish. Dancing clouds of these colorful sprites are still a common sight over flower-filled alpine meadows, sunny woodland glades and the dry steps of the east. At least 180 species of butterflies occur here, and Romania is sure to become a favorite with the lepidopterists, as it has already become with ornithologists.

For those interested in moths, Romania has a hole lot more to offer. We can organize tours guided by renowned moths specialists and can tailor them according to your needs.

Below you can enjoy a few pictures of butterflies and moths you can see during our tours and get a rough idea about the richness of Romanian butterfly life.

You can download butterfly check lists for your butterflying trip by clicking on the links found at the left or in the main menu. The butterfly lists are available in English and Latin. The butterfly lists are printable so when you come to Romania you can start ticking...

Also included is a list with the butterflies and moths of Europe linking to a specialized web site.