Most observed native butterflies and moths
Native to the US, by how plants support them, most observed first.
Caterpillars All
3,974 native moths and butterflies raised on plants, most observed first.
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Monarch
Danaus plexippus
533,578 observations
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Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
291,090 observations
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Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
204,784 observations
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Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
185,930 observations
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
170,876 observations
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Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
143,150 observations
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Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
122,487 observations
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Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
114,963 observations
Flower visitors All
1,618 native pollinators and other flower visitors, most observed first.
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Monarch
Danaus plexippus
533,578 observations
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Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
291,090 observations
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Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
204,784 observations
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Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
185,930 observations
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
170,876 observations
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Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
143,150 observations
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Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
122,487 observations
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Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
114,963 observations
Other species All
3,701 native species with no plant ties on record, most observed first.
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Dorantes Longtail
Cecropterus dorantes
19,896 observations
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Carolina Satyr
Hermeuptychia sosybius
16,726 observations
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Glossy Black Idia Moth
Idia lubricalis
12,083 observations
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Acorn Moth
Blastobasis glandulella
10,249 observations
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Whirlabout
Hedone vibex
8,980 observations
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Long Dash
Limochores mystic
8,317 observations
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Brown Longtail
Spicauda procne
7,980 observations
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Banded Sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus
7,622 observations