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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
15,115 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
11,124 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
8,235 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
6,156 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
5,921 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
5,855 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas
5,606 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
5,438 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
4,947 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
4,798 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
4,775 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
4,354 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
3,989 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
3,888 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
3,823 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
3,750 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
3,681 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
3,553 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
3,324 observations
American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
2,839 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
2,836 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
2,768 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
2,688 observations
Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops
2,413 observations
Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis
2,371 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
2,364 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
2,327 observations
Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis
2,322 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
2,308 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
2,247 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
2,233 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
2,040 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
1,914 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
1,882 observations
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
1,818 observations
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
1,791 observations
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,781 observations
Northern Pearly-eye
Lethe anthedon
1,696 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
1,562 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
1,561 observations
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
1,542 observations
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
1,540 observations
Summer Azure
Celastrina neglecta
1,517 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
1,462 observations
Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme
1,391 observations
Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe
1,369 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
1,321 observations
Least Skipper
Ancyloxypha numitor
1,300 observations
Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth
Acrolophus popeanella
1,253 observations
Eastern Buck Moth
Hemileuca sandra
1,219 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Virginia are:
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
- Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
- Huron Skipper (Atalopedes huron)
- Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)
- Red-spotted Admiral (Limenitis arthemis)
- Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos)
- Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas)
- Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)
- Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth (Malacosoma americana)
- Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)
- The most observed butterflies and moth in Virginia is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), with 15,115 recorded observations.