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Butterfly Spy

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Dates
August 1 to September 6 2026
Grand Vivarium
Showtimes
11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Duration
English : 20 minutes
French : 20 minutes
Museum
4581, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC Canada
H1X 2B2

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Search for tagged butterflies in the Insectarium’s Great Vivarium. In this interactive seek-and-find activity, you’ll take part in a unique study that helps us better understand our butterflies and support their well-being.

Every observation advances research

In the Insectarium’s Great Vivarium, search for tagged butterflies and contribute to a unique study. Each specimen provides data on its lifespan, behaviour, food preferences, and more.

Through Butterfly Spy, get an introduction to participatory science, an approach based on collaboration between scientists and the public. Share your observations to help improve the butterflies’ living conditions while expanding your knowledge of biodiversity.

This fun and accessible activity shows that every observation helps protect nature.

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