Butterflies and Moths of Iowa
Most Recent Sightings in Iowa
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
Observed: Sep 28, 2023
Submitted by: Trav8083
Verified: Apr 15, 2024
Verified by: jwileyrains
Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus
Observed: Aug 15, 2023
Submitted by: aarongunnar
Verified: Oct 02, 2023
Verified by: James Steen
Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus
Observed: Aug 11, 2023
Submitted by: Gretew
Verified: Aug 15, 2023
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles
Observed: Aug 06, 2023
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified: Aug 08, 2023
Verified by: James Steen
Virgin Tiger Moth
Apantesis virgo
Observed: Jul 27, 2023
Submitted by: cbs
Verified: Aug 06, 2023
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
Observed: Jul 18, 2023
Submitted by: FroK_23
Verified: Jul 27, 2023
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Harvester
Feniseca tarquinius
Observed: Jul 01, 2023
Submitted by: Paxton Scott
Verified: Apr 01, 2024
Verified by: James Steen
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
Observed: Jun 20, 2023
Submitted by: AlexandriaAnn
Verified: Jul 06, 2023
Verified by: James Steen
Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata
Observed: Jun 15, 2023
Submitted by: kit.721.kat
Verified: Jul 27, 2023
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
Observed: Jun 11, 2023
Submitted by: Sklavins
Verified: Jun 15, 2023
Verified by: James Steen
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Observed: Jun 11, 2023
Submitted by: sjscottranch
Verified: Jun 12, 2023
Verified by: James Steen
Zebra Swallowtail
Neographium marcellus
Observed: Jun 10, 2023
Submitted by: DaleM
Verified: Jun 24, 2023
Verified by: James Steen