Butterflies & Moths in Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in Colorado?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Colorado are:

1. White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata)
2. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
3. Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata)
4. Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
5. Small White (Pieris rapae)
6. Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii)
7. Police Car Moth (Gnophaela vermiculata)
8. Four-spotted Moth (Tyta luctuosa)
9. Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)
10. Common Checkered-Skipper (Burnsius communis)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Colorado?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Colorado is White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata), with 3,695 recorded observations.

What are the most common invasive butterflies and moths in Colorado?

Some of the most commonly observed invasive butterflies and moths in Colorado include:

1. Four-spotted Moth (Tyta luctuosa)

What are the most common native butterflies and moths in Colorado?

Some of the most commonly observed native butterflies and moths in Colorado include:

1. Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata)
2. Field Crescent (Phyciodes pulchella)