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Monarch
Danaus plexippus
11,461 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
8,085 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
5,787 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
4,942 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
4,858 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
4,611 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
4,534 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
4,488 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
4,085 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
3,799 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
3,433 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
3,393 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
3,343 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
3,307 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
3,266 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
2,905 observations
Spongy Moth
Lymantria dispar
2,642 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
2,609 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
2,604 observations
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
2,518 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas
2,412 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
2,315 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
1,928 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
1,908 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
1,906 observations
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
1,877 observations
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
1,865 observations
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
1,731 observations
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
1,725 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
1,698 observations
Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe
1,695 observations
Large Lace-border Moth
Scopula limboundata
1,647 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
1,641 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
1,630 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
1,573 observations
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
1,569 observations
Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme
1,476 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
1,466 observations
Large Maple Spanworm Moth
Prochoerodes lineola
1,384 observations
Delicate Cycnia Moth
Cycnia tenera
1,378 observations
Catalpa Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae
1,324 observations
Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis
1,312 observations
Summer Azure
Celastrina neglecta
1,290 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
1,276 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
1,255 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
1,211 observations
Lucerne Moth
Nomophila nearctica
1,201 observations
Yellow-collared Scape Moth
Cisseps fulvicollis
1,198 observations
Meadow Fritillary
Boloria bellona
1,185 observations
Bristly Cutworm Moth
Lacinipolia renigera
1,171 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Pennsylvania are:
- Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
- Huron Skipper (Atalopedes huron)
- Isabella Tiger Moth (Pyrrharctia isabella)
- Small White (Pieris rapae)
- Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)
- Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)
- Red-spotted Admiral (Limenitis arthemis)
- Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae)
- Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)
- The most observed butterflies and moth in Pennsylvania is Monarch (Danaus plexippus), with 11,461 recorded observations.