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Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: Jody
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
White Pine Barkminer Moth
Marmara fasciella
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Porter County
Orange-spotted Idia
Idia diminuendis
Observation date: Jul 15, 2026
Submitted by: Paul Doerder
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Ohio, Holmes County
Palmerworm Moth
Dichomeris ligulella
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Porter County
Leopard Moth
Zeuzera pyrina
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: Bradleysogoba
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Massachusetts, Hampshire County
Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea
Observation date: Jul 15, 2026
Submitted by: cskipper
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Maryland, Garrett County
Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth
Choristoneura rosaceana
Observation date: Aug 21, 2025
Submitted by: commentator
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: eap130
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Chester County
Spotted Apatelodes Moth
Apatelodes torrefacta
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: Tommie Rogers
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Tennessee, Marion County
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: catbirdcat
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Maryland, Carroll County
Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: Chelseylynn2420
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, North Carolina, McDowell County
Eastern Panthea
Panthea furcilla
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata
Observation date: Jul 15, 2026
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Twin-spotted sphinx
Smerinthus jamaicensis
Observation date: Jun 22, 2026
Submitted by: rndonley
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: Kennemgoct07
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
Yellow-collared Scape Moth
Cisseps fulvicollis
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
The Common Looper Moth
Autographa precationis
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: jrtindall
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Mercer County
Gray Comma
Polygonia progne
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: spgale
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Saskatchewan
Mulberry Wing
Poanes massasoit
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Minnesota, Kanabec County
Dion Skipper
Euphyes dion
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Minnesota, Kanabec County
Dun Skipper
Euphyes vestris
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Minnesota, Kanabec County
Green Comma
Polygonia faunus
Observation date: May 16, 2026
Submitted by: rndonley
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: kittybev
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: maryjanzen
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: maryjanzen
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: zbeckb
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Hamilton County
Pink-edged Sulphur
Colias interior
Observation date: Aug 15, 2024
Submitted by: rndonley
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: DutchGardenGirl
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Connecticut
Clymene Moth
Haploa clymene
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: jrtindall
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Mercer County
Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: maryjanzen
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County
Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata
Observation date: Jul 20, 2026
Submitted by: Ptcat3
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, West Virginia, Webster County
Observation date: Jul 16, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Pine Measuringworm Moth
Hypagyrtis piniata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Pine Measuringworm Moth
Hypagyrtis piniata
Observation date: Jul 16, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Observation date: Jul 16, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Large Lace-border
Scopula limboundata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Variable Zanclognatha Moth
Zanclognatha laevigata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Maple Webworm Moth
Pococera asperatella
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Three-lined Leafroller Moth
Pandemis limitata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: billd
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Oklahoma, Garfield County
Gorgone Checkerspot
Chlosyne gorgone
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: billd
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Oklahoma, Garfield County
Gorgone Checkerspot
Chlosyne gorgone
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: billd
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Oklahoma, Garfield County
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: billd
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Oklahoma, Garfield County
Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: billd
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Oklahoma, Garfield County
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: billd
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Oklahoma, Garfield County
Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa
Observation date: Jul 08, 2026
Submitted by: ekcobrien
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Nebraska, Sioux County
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Observation date: Jul 14, 2026
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Nebraska, Buffalo County
Clouded Sulphur
Colias philodice
Observation date: Jul 07, 2026
Submitted by: ekcobrien
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Nebraska, Scotts Bluff County
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
Observation date: Jul 17, 2026
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Nebraska, Gage County
Bordered Patch
Chlosyne lacinia
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: billd
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Oklahoma, Garfield County
Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus
Observation date: Jul 06, 2026
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Nebraska, Adams County
Hieroglyphic Moth
Diphthera festiva
Observation date: Dec 10, 2020
Submitted by: ridgeboy
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Polk County
Observation date: May 16, 2012
Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming, Natrona County
Joined Underwing Moth
Catocala junctura
Observation date: Jul 17, 2026
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Nebraska, Gage County
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
Observation date: Jul 17, 2026
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Nebraska, Gage County
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
Observation date: Jul 05, 2026
Submitted by: NikkiM
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Montana, Carbon County
Edwards' Fritillary
Speyeria edwardsii
Observation date: Jul 02, 2026
Submitted by: Christine Stanke
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Montana, Carbon County
Edith's Checkerspot
Euphydryas editha
Observation date: Jul 01, 2026
Submitted by: Christine Stanke
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Montana, Carbon County
Greenish Blue
Plebejus saepiolus
Observation date: Jul 02, 2026
Submitted by: Christine Stanke
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Montana, Carbon County
Western White
Pontia occidentalis
Observation date: Jul 02, 2026
Submitted by: Christine Stanke
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Montana, Carbon County
Boisduval's Blue
Plebejus icarioides
Observation date: Jun 25, 2026
Submitted by: Christine Stanke
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming
Hayden's Ringlet
Coenonympha haydenii
Observation date: Jun 24, 2026
Submitted by: Christine Stanke
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming, Park County
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
Observation date: Jul 09, 2026
Submitted by: ekcobrien
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming, Goshen County
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
Observation date: Jul 09, 2026
Submitted by: ekcobrien
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming, Goshen County
Toothed Brown Carpet
Xanthorhoe lacustrata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Large Looper Moth
Autographa ampla
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Grey Pug Moth
Eupithecia subfuscata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Variable Zanclognatha Moth
Zanclognatha laevigata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Common Idia Moth
Idia aemula
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: drifter423
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, New Brunswick
Observation date: Jul 17, 2026
Submitted by: jrtindall
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Mercer County
Florida Tetanolita Moth
Tetanolita floridana
Observation date: Jul 17, 2026
Submitted by: gjkoppel
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Butler County
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: jrtindall
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Mercer County
Faint-spotted Palthis Moth
Palthis asopialis
Observation date: Aug 21, 2025
Submitted by: commentator
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Luna moth
Actias luna
Observation date: Jun 23, 2026
Submitted by: rndonley
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Observation date: Mar 29, 2022
Submitted by: ridgeboy
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Polk County
Solidago Pelochrista
Pelochrista cataclystiana
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: David Trently
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: David Trently
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County
Canadian Sonia
Sonia canadana
Observation date: Jul 16, 2026
Submitted by: gjkoppel
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Butler County
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Bexar County
Great Southern White
Ascia monuste
Observation date: Jul 12, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Travis County
Lyside Sulphur
Kricogonia lyside
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Bexar County
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Bexar County
Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Travis County
Julia Heliconian
Dryas iulia
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Travis County
White-striped Longtail
Chioides albofasciatus
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Bexar County
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Bexar County
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak
Strymon istapa
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Bexar County
Common Mestra
Mestra amymone
Observation date: Jul 19, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Travis County
White Peacock
Anartia jatrophae
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: TJM321
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Texas, Bexar County
Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata
Observation date: Jul 18, 2026
Submitted by: Saramarie
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Missouri, Miller County
White Peacock
Anartia jatrophae
Observation date: Apr 14, 2026
Submitted by: EJones
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Orange County
Julia Heliconian
Dryas iulia
Observation date: Apr 14, 2026
Submitted by: EJones
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Orange County
Great Southern White
Ascia monuste
Observation date: Apr 14, 2026
Submitted by: EJones
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 19, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Orange County