What is a scientist called when they study butterflys?

Answer 1

People who study butterflies and moths are called lepidopterists. The study of butterflies alone is sometimes known as 'butterflying', and those who study butterflies alone are sometimes known as 'butterflyers'.

Answer 2

The name for a person who professionally studies Butterflies and moths for a living is called a "Lepidopterist". Lepido means scaly in Latin, and Ptera means wings. Lepidoptera is the scientific name for butterflies and moths, who have scaly wings.

Answer 3

Broadly speaking that would be an entomologist, though entomology is the study of any species of insect. Lepidopterists would limit themselves to moths and butterflies.

Answer 4

An Entemologist.