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Monarch
Danaus plexippus
2,939 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
1,621 observations
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
Ctenucha virginica
1,441 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
1,431 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
1,264 observations
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio canadensis
1,225 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
988 observations
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
912 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
885 observations
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
863 observations
Northern Crescent
Phyciodes cocyta
856 observations
Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth
Macaria pustularia
814 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
812 observations
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
765 observations
Spotted Tussock Moth
Lophocampa maculata
758 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
745 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
678 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
675 observations
Clouded Sulphur
Colias philodice
656 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
653 observations
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
642 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
606 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
590 observations
Northern Azure
Celastrina lucia
585 observations
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
577 observations
Yellow-collared Scape Moth
Cisseps fulvicollis
562 observations
Hobomok Skipper
Lon hobomok
562 observations
Curved-toothed Geometer Moth
Eutrapela clemataria
536 observations
Arched Hooktip Moth
Drepana arcuata
529 observations
Hemlock Looper Moth
Lambdina fiscellaria
519 observations
Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala
509 observations
American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
505 observations
Reticulated Fruitworm Moth
Cenopis reticulatana
495 observations
Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe
486 observations
Single-dotted Wave
Idaea dimidiata
477 observations
Blinded Sphinx
Paonias excaecata
469 observations
Sweetfern Geometer Moth
Cyclophora pendulinaria
457 observations
Flame-shouldered Dart
Ochropleura implecta
451 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
432 observations
Large Lace-border Moth
Scopula limboundata
432 observations
Spongy Moth
Lymantria dispar
431 observations
Viceroy
Limenitis archippus
430 observations
Gray Spruce Looper Moth
Caripeta divisata
427 observations
Large Maple Spanworm Moth
Prochoerodes lineola
426 observations
Brother Moth
Raphia frater
421 observations
Laurel Sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae
419 observations
Bristly Cutworm Moth
Lacinipolia renigera
418 observations
Maple Spanworm Moth
Ennomos magnaria
410 observations
Least Skipper
Ancyloxypha numitor
401 observations
Bent-line Gray
Iridopsis larvaria
401 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Nova Scotia are:
- Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
- Isabella Tiger Moth (Pyrrharctia isabella)
- Virginia Ctenucha Moth (Ctenucha virginica)
- Banded Tussock Moth (Halysidota tessellaris)
- Small White (Pieris rapae)
- Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis)
- Fall Webworm Moth (Hyphantria cunea)
- Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
- Red-spotted Admiral (Limenitis arthemis)
- White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
- The most observed butterflies and moth in Nova Scotia is Monarch (Danaus plexippus), with 2,939 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed native butterflies and moths in Nova Scotia include:
- Northern Azure (Celastrina lucia)
- Reticulated Fruitworm Moth (Cenopis reticulatana)
- Maple Spanworm Moth (Ennomos magnaria)