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Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: David Trently
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County
Black-banded Owlet Moth
Phalaenostola larentioides
Observation date: May 04, 2026
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Kentucky, Nelson County
Observation date: Jul 06, 2020
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Long-winged Dagger
Acronicta longa
Observation date: Jul 19, 2023
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Bristly Cutworm Moth
Lacinipolia renigera
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Kentucky, Nelson County
Warm-chevroned Moth
Tortricidia testacea
Observation date: May 04, 2026
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Kentucky, Nelson County
Virgin Tiger Moth
Apantesis virgo
Observation date: Oct 04, 2025
Submitted by: Jenphillippi
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, North Carolina, Yancey County
Early Zanclognatha Moth
Zanclognatha cruralis
Observation date: May 04, 2026
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Kentucky, Nelson County
Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth
Sparganothis sulfureana
Observation date: May 04, 2026
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Kentucky, Nelson County
Observation date: May 30, 2023
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Snowy Dart
Anicla illapsa
Observation date: May 23, 2021
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Porter County
Afflicted Dagger Moth
Acronicta afflicta
Observation date: May 27, 2024
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Luna moth
Actias luna
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Kentucky, Nelson County
American Copper
Lycaena phlaeas
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: David Sonnen
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County
Io moth
Automeris io
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County
Single-dotted Wave
Idaea dimidiata
Observation date: Jul 14, 2025
Submitted by: commentator
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 08, 2026
Region: Canada, Ontario
Little Nymph Underwing
Catocala micronympha
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: tiki33wv
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, West Virginia, Wood County
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Asher's Blue
Celastrina asheri
Observation date: Apr 18, 2025
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Asher's Blue
Celastrina asheri
Observation date: May 29, 2022
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Large Maple Spanworm Moth
Prochoerodes lineola
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Asher's Blue
Celastrina asheri
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Southern Neptyia
Nepytia semiclusaria
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Spotted Phosphila
Phosphila miselioides
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Artichoke Plume Moth
Platyptilia carduidactyla
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Porter County
Observation date: Jul 04, 2024
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Spookysapphire
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Rush County
Raspberry Bud Dagger Moth
Acronicta increta
Observation date: Jul 22, 2024
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Brown Elfin
Callophrys augustinus
Observation date: May 07, 2026
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Mandie_Smiles
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Washington, Thurston County
Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: lewismagpie
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Washington, Okanogan County
Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: lewismagpie
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Washington, Okanogan County
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: zbeckb
Verified by: Alex Stach
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Alabama, Baldwin County
Delaware Skipper
Anatrytone logan
Observation date: Jul 23, 2009
Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming, Natrona County
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Caristanius Moth
Caristanius decoloralis
Observation date: Apr 21, 2025
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Franklin County
Splendid Dagger Moth
Acronicta superans
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: gjkoppel
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Pennsylvania, Butler County
Copper Underwing
Amphipyra pyramidoides
Observation date: May 02, 2026
Submitted by: Daniel Morton
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Somerset County
Propertius Duskywing
Erynnis propertius
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Moss' Elfin
Callophrys mossii
Observation date: May 04, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Margined White
Pieris marginalis
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Margined White
Pieris marginalis
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Margined White
Pieris marginalis
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Green Comma
Polygonia faunus
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Satyr Comma
Polygonia satyrus
Observation date: May 05, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: Canada, British Columbia
Waved sphinx
Ceratomia undulosa
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Lisa McClendon
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Arkansas, Craighead County
Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae
Observation date: Apr 17, 2026
Submitted by: Daniel Morton
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Somerset County
Pearly Wood-nymph
Eudryas unio
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Lisa McClendon
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Arkansas, Craighead County
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas
Observation date: Apr 17, 2026
Submitted by: Daniel Morton
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Somerset County
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americanum
Observation date: Apr 29, 2026
Submitted by: Daniel Morton
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Somerset County
Lucerne Moth
Nomophila nearctica
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Daniel Morton
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Somerset County
Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon
Observation date: Apr 26, 2026
Submitted by: mememe
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Ohio, Allen County
Grape Plume Moth
Geina periscelidactylus
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Observation date: Jul 03, 2022
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Medium Oak Dagger
Acronicta immodica
Observation date: Jun 21, 2023
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Nais Tiger Moth
Apantesis nais
Observation date: May 10, 2022
Submitted by: Michele Pollock
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana, Brown County
Luna moth
Actias luna
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Margie Labadie
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Virginia, Accomack County
Grote's Sallow
Copivaleria grotei
Observation date: May 02, 2026
Submitted by: Ozark_Bill
Verified by: Ozark_Bill
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Banded Hairstreak
Satyrium calanus
Observation date: May 02, 2026
Submitted by: Ozark_Bill
Verified by: Ozark_Bill
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa
Observation date: Mar 14, 2026
Submitted by: Daniel Morton
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Jersey, Somerset County
Ashen Pinion
Lithophane antennata
Observation date: May 02, 2026
Submitted by: Ozark_Bill
Verified by: Ozark_Bill
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Ultronia Underwing
Catocala ultronia
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: Rob Williams
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
Observation date: Mar 28, 2026
Submitted by: jderby
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Mexico, Hidalgo County
Large Lace-border
Scopula limboundata
Observation date: Jul 09, 2019
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Michigan, Delta County
Observation date: Apr 11, 2026
Submitted by: jderby
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Mexico, Hidalgo County
Common Gray
Anavitrinella pampinaria
Observation date: Apr 11, 2026
Submitted by: jderby
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Mexico, Hidalgo County
Observation date: Apr 11, 2026
Submitted by: jderby
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, New Mexico, Hidalgo County
White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens
Observation date: Sep 11, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens
Observation date: Oct 01, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
Observation date: Aug 08, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon
Observation date: Jul 08, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon
Observation date: Jul 04, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
Observation date: Jul 29, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe
Observation date: Sep 03, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe
Observation date: Sep 11, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe
Observation date: Oct 01, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe
Observation date: Oct 15, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Cloudless Sulphur
Phoebis sennae
Observation date: Oct 14, 2024
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
Observation date: Aug 10, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Richland County
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
Observation date: Sep 11, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Observation date: Aug 10, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
Observation date: Jul 30, 2025
Submitted by: systanfield
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, South Carolina, Lexington County
Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala
Observation date: Sep 03, 2008
Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming, Natrona County
Gray Copper
Lycaena dione
Observation date: Jul 14, 2009
Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Wyoming, Natrona County
Sharp-lined Tussock Moth
Dasychira dorsipennata
Observation date: Apr 30, 2026
Submitted by: jopalmer
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, North Carolina, Madison County
Large Lace-border
Scopula limboundata
Observation date: Aug 13, 2024
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2026
Region: United States, Indiana