I totally hear you—getting butterflies to sit still can be a real challenge! That said, don’t worry: you can absolutely submit observations to eButterfly without a photo. We’d love to see more data from the Azores!
If you’re interested in improving your butterfly photography, we’ve got a great blog post with some helpful tips (no fancy camera needed!). Check it out here:
Ten Steps to Better Butterfly Photography
And if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience with eButterfly or help you participate more often, please don’t hesitate to reach out!