# NWF Guide to Butterflies — Butterfly identification guide > Digital field guide for identifying North American butterflies and moths. (iPhone/iPad app by Fieldstone Publishing, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-butterflies/id1499475750 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Fieldstone Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356581022) - Category: Reference - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 3.60/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 438 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-02-29 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-butterflies/id1499475750/reviews.md ## What is NWF Guide to Butterflies? WILDLIFE GUIDE APPS From the National Wildlife Federation, America’s oldest and largest wildlife conservation education organization, comes a series of comprehensive and interactive apps that bring field guides into the 21st century. The National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Guides will help you discover the wild animals, plants and mushrooms of North America via 50,000 pages of expert-curated content, thousands of the highest quality professional photographs, maps, and drawings, and more than 4,000 bird, mammal, insect, and amphibian sounds. Get all the apps and carry one of the richest field guide series in your pocket wherever you go with 24/7 access at your fingertips! Butterflies This authoritative and easy-to-use guide features 627 North American butterflies and common moths, with more than 1,850 photographs, range maps, dynamic search functions and more. Utilizing the latest iOS technologies, you can: 
 • Search by name (common and scientific) using either keyboard or verbal search systems; type or speak all or part of a butterfly’s name to search for its detailed account. • Organize butterfly species alphabetically or taxonomically. • Search by family, shape, habitat, region, color, size—or any combination. • Touch to open any or all of the text sections, and to enlarge photos. • Take notes and upload photos to keep a digital journal of your observations and share them with family, friends, and our growing online community. Each species account contains: • description with identification details • habitat description • range information • discussion of the species’ behavior and other notable characteristics • Family and Order information • photos of similar species with links to those species’ accounts • links to additional information for every species 
 Other National Wildlife Federation Nature Guide apps in this series include: Wildlife Guides • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Birds • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Mammals • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Reptiles • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Amphibians • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Insects and Spiders • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Mushrooms Garden Guides • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Herbs • National Wildlife Federation Guide to Vegetables © 2020 National Wildlife Federation. All rights reserved. ## Key features - Identify 627 North American butterflies and moths - Over 1,850 high-quality photographs - Detailed range maps - Search by name, family, habitat, color, and more - Organize species alphabetically or taxonomically - Create a digital journal with notes and photos ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-butterflies/id1499475750/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Kittykat *2024-05-26* Love the apps, have many, so no matter what I have enjoyed them. Seems like you have no one to fix problems. Apps won’t open. This happened a few years back, got fixed, now it’s happening again. Really no problem, if you are done doing your apps that’s ok, just wanted you to know I enjoyed them while they lasted, that why I gave you a 5. No one will probably read this, but wanted to say thanks for the time I had them ### 1/5 — Locks up on opening screen *2024-05-03* I have several of the apps from NWF and none of them will open. It’s almost as if they have not been updated to match the current IOS. I don’t open them very often, but for the money, expect them to work. So sad. Update: Functionality has been sketchy at best. Finally figured out when the app hangs on the opening screen I can open the app after shutting WiFi off. Clearly no one is maintains these apps. NWF is just pocketing the money. DO NOT BUY!!! ### 1/5 — Hangs on opening screen *2024-03-04* Brings up the opening screen and stops there. Won’t work on iOS 17.3 on a 9th generation iPad. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-04-04, version 1.1* Just downloaded and doesn’t work on my or my wife’s phones. This is why apps need a trial period before you have to spend money on them. ### 1/5 — Please refund my money. *2022-03-20, version 1.1* I purchased the ultimate wildlife bundle. Does not work. None of the apps open on my iPad running iOS 15.4. App support button in App Store takes you to the NWF web site, which does not have any app support. How do I get my money back? ### 2/5 — Locks up on opening screen *2022-03-20, version 1.1* I have several of the apps from NWF and none of them will open. It’s almost as if they have not been updated to match the current IOS. I don’t open them very often, but for the money, expect them to work. So sad. ### 2/5 — Takes too long to open *2022-03-06, version 1.1* This app has been disappointing to use from the get go. It takes sooooo long to open! And they don’t have flight times for the individual species. I’m back to using a paper field guide. ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2021-09-09, version 1.1* Paid $9.99 for this app and it won’t open. It looked like it would be a great app. ### 2/5 — Regrettably terrible *2020-08-16, version 1.1* This app looks good and has beautiful images of butterflies, but is essentially a small set of flash cards. The identification feature is not robust, and there are several butterflies in my midwestern backyard that are not included. Feels very much like a beta version. I bought the app despite its extraordinarily high price considering it a donation to the NWF. Better, I think, to donate directly without buying the app. ### 2/5 — Most useful if you live in the western part of the USA. *2020-07-29, version 1.1* This app lacks basic information on some of the most common butterflies in the East. (E.g. the eastern swallowtail). If you live in CA, I’m sure you’ll get a ton of use. If you live in PA, MD, NC,....don’t waste your money. ## Frequently asked questions about NWF Guide to Butterflies ### What butterflies and moths can I identify with NWF Guide to Butterflies? NWF Guide to Butterflies features 627 North American butterflies and common moths. The app includes over 1,850 photographs to aid in identification. ### How much does NWF Guide to Butterflies cost? NWF Guide to Butterflies is a paid app, priced at $9.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned. ### What devices is NWF Guide to Butterflies available on? NWF Guide to Butterflies is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to bring a rich field guide experience to your pocket. ### How can I search for a specific butterfly in NWF Guide to Butterflies? You can search by common or scientific name using keyboard or verbal input. Additionally, you can search by family, shape, habitat, region, color, or any combination of these criteria. ### Can I keep a record of my butterfly sightings with NWF Guide to Butterflies? Yes, you can take notes and upload photos to keep a digital journal of your observations. This journal can be shared with family, friends, and the app's online community. ### What kind of information is included for each species in NWF Guide to Butterflies? Each species account provides identification details, habitat description, range information, behavioral characteristics, family and order details, photos of similar species, and links to additional information. ### How often is NWF Guide to Butterflies updated? The app was last updated on April 23, 2020, with version 1.1. It was initially released on February 29, 2020. ### Is NWF Guide to Butterflies suitable for children? NWF Guide to Butterflies has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about butterflies. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2020-04-23 Bug fixes and performance improvements. Don’t forget to rate us and review—we love your feedback! ### 1.0 — 2020-03-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to NWF Guide to Butterflies | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Antarctic Wildlife Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antarctic-wildlife-guide/id1052992203) | 5.0 (6) | $14.99 | Reference | | [Butterflies of the Southwest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butterflies-of-the-southwest/id1318797662) | — | $4.99 | Reference | | [All Birds Ecuador field guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-birds-ecuador-field-guide/id1104809018) | 4.3 (40) | $24.99 | Reference | | [Odonata Central](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odonata-central/id1561634667) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Reference | | [Minnesota Wildflowers Info.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-wildflowers-info/id1219664572) | 4.8 (372) | $24.99 | Reference | | [The Birds of Ecuador](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birds-of-ecuador/id1326609834) | 1.0 (1) | $8.99 | Reference | ## More apps by Fieldstone Publishing, Inc. - [NWF Guide to Amphibians](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-amphibians/id1499476043) - [NWF Guide to Birds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-birds/id1499476099) - [NWF Guide to Reptiles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-reptiles/id1499476334) - [NWF Guide to Insects & Spiders](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-insects-and-spiders/id1499476429) - [NWF Guide to Mushrooms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwf-guide-to-mushrooms/id1499476439) All apps by Fieldstone Publishing, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1356581022 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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