Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

National Moth Week is July 20-28, 2024!

Moths are amazing creatures. Take photographs and share your moth sightings with us to document the moths where you live.

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New California butterfly records

Thirteen new California butterfly records were added to the database: Calephelis wrighti /Inyo County, Apodemia mejicanus /Inyo County, Chlosyne acastus /Inyo County, Erynnis brizo /Santa Barbara County, Anthocharis cethura /Santa Barbara County, Callophrys gryneus /Santa Barbara County, Apodemia virgulti /Santa Barbara County, Chlosyne leanira /Santa Barbara County, Chlosyne gabbii /Santa Barbara County, Anthocharis cethura /San Luis Obispo County, Pontia sisymbrii /San Luis Obispo County, Atlides halesus /San Luis Obispo County, Erynnis propertius /Santa Barbara County.