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Monarch
Danaus plexippus
15,313 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
10,692 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
7,065 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
6,261 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
6,239 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
6,168 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
5,725 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
5,658 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
5,304 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
5,026 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
4,341 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
4,268 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
4,220 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
3,900 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
3,857 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
3,838 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
3,556 observations
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
3,232 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
3,052 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
2,953 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
2,906 observations
Spongy Moth
Lymantria dispar
2,765 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
2,662 observations
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
2,409 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
2,362 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
2,360 observations
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
2,337 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
2,236 observations
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
2,215 observations
Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe
2,164 observations
Large Lace-border Moth
Scopula limboundata
2,137 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
2,106 observations
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
2,046 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
2,035 observations
Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme
1,977 observations
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
1,901 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
1,856 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
1,854 observations
Delicate Cycnia Moth
Cycnia tenera
1,762 observations
Catalpa Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae
1,685 observations
Large Maple Spanworm Moth
Prochoerodes lineola
1,658 observations
Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis
1,655 observations
Summer Azure
Celastrina neglecta
1,634 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
1,569 observations
Bristly Cutworm Moth
Lacinipolia renigera
1,567 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
1,545 observations
Yellow-collared Scape Moth
Cisseps fulvicollis
1,523 observations
Lucerne Moth
Nomophila nearctica
1,506 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
1,503 observations
Meadow Fritillary
Boloria bellona
1,483 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)
- Red-spotted Admiral (Limenitis arthemis)
- Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)
- Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae)
- Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)
- The most observed butterflies and moth in Pennsylvania is Monarch (Danaus plexippus), with 15,313 recorded observations.