Butterfly Identification

This iconic orange and black butterfly migrates thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico each fall. Its caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed. What butterfly is this?

This large moth has distinctive eyespots on each of its four wings and a wingspan of up to 6 inches, making it one of the largest moths in North America. What moth is this?

This striking pale green moth has long, sweeping tails on its hindwings and flies only at night. It lives for about one week as an adult and has no mouth. What moth is this?

This small butterfly has bright blue upper wings but grayish-brown underwings. Males are more vividly blue than females. It is common across Europe. What butterfly is this?

This butterfly closely mimics the Monarch in color and pattern but can be distinguished by a black line crossing its hindwings. What butterfly is this?

This common butterfly has orange-brown wings with black spots and is one of the most widespread butterflies in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica and South America. What butterfly is this?

This large tropical butterfly has brilliant iridescent blue wings on top, but when it closes its wings, the brown underside with eyespots provides camouflage. What butterfly is this?

This butterfly has dark wings with striking red-orange bands and white spots near the wing tips. It is commonly seen in gardens across Europe and North America. What butterfly is this?

This distinctive butterfly has black wings with rows of pale yellow spots and red and blue markings on the hindwings. Its caterpillars resemble bird droppings for camouflage. What butterfly is this?

This large yellow butterfly has black tiger-like stripes across its wings and is one of the most recognizable butterflies in eastern North America. What butterfly is this?

This small white butterfly with black wing tips is one of the most common butterflies in gardens and is sometimes considered a pest because its caterpillars eat cabbage. What butterfly is this?

This moth hovers like a hummingbird while feeding on flowers with its long proboscis. It has brown and orange wings that beat rapidly. What moth is this?

This butterfly has ragged-edged wings that look like dead leaves when closed, providing excellent camouflage. Its upper wings are orange with dark markings. What butterfly is this?

This large, dark butterfly has a border of creamy yellow along its wing edges and rows of iridescent blue spots. It is one of the longest-lived butterflies, surviving up to 11 months. What butterfly is this?

The world's largest moth, with a wingspan up to 12 inches, has reddish-brown wings with triangular clear 'windows' near the tips. It is found in tropical Asia. What moth is this?