Welcome
Our website contains intriguing and valuable information about the importance of invertebrates in the environment. Access published articles on butterflies and other invertebrates.
We recommend growing butterfly host plants and the construction of invertebrate-friendly gardens to encourage an increase in biodiversity.
About
The BOIC was founded in 1994 to cater for people with an interest in invertebrates.
EVENTS
Find out about our upcoming meetings, excursions and educational events.
Articles
Hundreds of articles written over 20 years about a large range of species and their environments.
KIDS PLACE
A collection of free educational activities and resources for kids of all ages for use at home or in schools.
SHOP
A range of books are available covering invetebrates of Austalia with member discounts.
We have a large range of books about Butterflies, Moths and Other Invertebrate Species and Habitats in Our Online Shop
Some of our Featured Publications
Butterfly Host Plants of South-east Queensland and Northern New South Wales (Revised Fourth edition):
Author: All updates and information compiled by John Moss. A collaborative effort by BOIC members.
Publisher: BOIC
Prices: Member $12.00, Non-member $16.00, Postage $5.00
A Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia - Their Life Histories and Larval Food Plants
Author: Garry Sankowsky
Publisher: New Holland Publishers.
Prices: Member $55.00, Non-member $60.00, Postage $12.50
Take a look at our butterfly and moth galleries
With lots of stunning images from our members
Butterfly Gallery
Moth Gallery
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