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Butterflies and Moths of Iowa

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Species Recorded in Iowa: 1068

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Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis

Observed: Jun 08, 2023
Submitted by: sjscottranch
Verified: Jun 08, 2023
Verified by: James Steen

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observed: May 28, 2023
Submitted by: Katelbr
Verified: May 28, 2023
Verified by: James Steen

Spring Cankerworm Moth
Paleacrita vernata

Observed: Apr 09, 2023
Submitted by: toast
Verified: Apr 18, 2023
Verified by: jamesdurbin

Checkered White
Pontia protodice

Observed: Apr 07, 2023
Submitted by: denisekeys
Verified: Apr 08, 2023
Verified by: James Steen

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observed: Oct 13, 2022
Submitted by: Katelbr
Verified: Oct 15, 2022
Verified by: James Steen

Isabella Tiger Moth or Banded Woolybear
Pyrrharctia isabella

Observed: Oct 13, 2022
Submitted by: Katelbr
Verified: Oct 15, 2022
Verified by: James Steen

100 Most Recent Sightings in Iowa