butterfly collector

[Mendocky]

an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths

[Britney]

A butterfly collector is an individual who gathers, studies, preserves and categorizes butterflies as a hobby or profession. This involves capturing butterflies, typically in a net, and sometimes preserving them, often in a display or a collection box for scientific or educational purposes. They may also photograph or document butterflies in their natural habitats as part of conservation efforts or for research purposes. Collectors could be hobbyists, amateur entomologists, or professional scientists.