Butterflies & Moths in New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in New Mexico?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in New Mexico are:

1. White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata)
2. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
3. Checkered White (Pontia protodice)
4. Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata)
5. Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)
6. Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
7. Western Pygmy-Blue (Brephidium exilis)
8. Marine Blue (Leptotes marina)
9. Reakirt's Blue (Echinargus isola)
10. Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in New Mexico?

The most observed butterflies and moth in New Mexico is White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata), with 3,492 recorded observations.

What are the most common native butterflies and moths in New Mexico?

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

1. Northwestern Fritillary (Argynnis hesperis)