The Biodiversity of BC web site provides insight into British Columbia's rich biological diversity. Read the essays presented in this site to learn what biodiversity is, what influences it, and how it is studied. Or visit E-Flora BC and E-Fauna BC--the biogeographic atlases of BC. Use these to learn about BC's wild species. View a sample species atlas page.
HIGHLIGHTS
Focus on Citizen Science:
Can Citizen Science Help in Biodiversity Studies?
Citizen Science on E-Fauna BC
Citizen Science on E-Flora BC
Mapping Historical and Recent Records for BC Species
E-Fauna BC provides interactive mapping of recent and historical records for many BC wildlife species. Open the full-size maps for the example species below and click on the distribution dots to access the record date. Look for the most recent records. Are these further north than earlier records? Citizen-contributed records are represented by yellow crosses.
Virginia Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica)
Little White Lichen Moth (Clemensia albata)
Columbian Tiger Moth (Grammia elongata)
Owlet Moth (Antheraea polyphemus)
Yellow-collared Scape Moth (Cisseps fulvicollis)
Featured Web Sites
Butterflies and Moths of North America
BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer
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