National Moth Week is July 18-26!
Moths are amazing creatures. Take photographs and share your moth sightings with us to document the moths where you live.
Regional Species Checklists
Knox (mainland only) County, Maine, United States
The BAMONA database currently includes verified sighting records for 24 species from this region.
Pieridae Whites and Sulphurs
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Colias philodice Clouded Sulphur
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Colias interior Pink-edged Sulphur
Lycaenidae Gossamer-wing Butterflies
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Lycaena epixanthe Bog Copper
Nymphalidae Brush-footed Butterflies
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Danaus plexippus Monarch
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Speyeria cybele Great Spangled Fritillary
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Speyeria aphrodite Aphrodite Fritillary
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Speyeria atlantis Atlantis Fritillary
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Boloria selene Silver-bordered Fritillary
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Limenitis archippus Viceroy
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Chlosyne harrisii Harris' Checkerspot
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Phyciodes tharos Pearl Crescent
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Polygonia comma Eastern Comma
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Nymphalis antiopa Mourning Cloak
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Vanessa virginiensis American Lady
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Vanessa cardui Painted Lady
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Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral
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Enodia anthedon Northern Pearly-eye
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Satyrodes eurydice Eyed Brown
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Cercyonis pegala Common Wood-Nymph
Saturniidae Wild Silk Moths
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Actias luna Luna moth
Sphingidae Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths
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Manduca sexta Carolina sphinx
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Pachysphinx modesta Modest sphinx
Erebidae Erebid Moths
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Euchaetes egle Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
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Orgyia leucostigma White-marked Tussock Moth
