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. Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
4. Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata)
5. Small White (Pieris rapae)
6. Police Car Moth (Gnophaela vermiculata)
7. Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii)
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 3,675 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)