Recently Verified Sightings
This page displays the most recent user-submitted butterfly and moth sightings that have been verified by collaborating regional coordinators. You can also see these sightings on a map.
Access a species profile by clicking on the scientific name link. Additional information about each sighting is available by clicking on "Details."
Displaying 1 - 40 of 40
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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus
Observation date: Jun 26, 2024
Submitted by: AGNP
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 28, 2024
Region: Gadsden County, Florida, United States
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Black Witch
Ascalapha odorata
Observation date: Jun 28, 2024
Submitted by: Crazynana
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 28, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Marion County
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Southern Flannel Moth
Megalopyge opercularis
Observation date: Apr 28, 2024
Submitted by: Bugfae
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 27, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Marion County
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Florida Flannel Moth
Lagoa lacyi
Observation date: Jun 01, 2024
Submitted by: Bugfae
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 27, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Marion County
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Red-bordered Emerald
Nemoria lixaria
Observation date: May 11, 2024
Submitted by: Bugfae
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 27, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Marion County
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Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis
Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: DBWeller
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Lake County
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Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius
Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: Bugfae
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 24, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Marion County
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Phaon Crescent
Phyciodes phaon
Observation date: Jun 22, 2024
Submitted by: Bugfae
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 24, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Marion County
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Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae
Observation date: Jun 23, 2024
Submitted by: Susanilc
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 24, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Lee County
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Observation date: Jun 02, 2024
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: Jun 23, 2024
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
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White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens
Observation date: Jun 22, 2024
Submitted by: kericson
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 23, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Pinellas County
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Polydamas Swallowtail
Battus polydamas
Observation date: Jun 21, 2024
Submitted by: Rantuanett
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 22, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Lee County
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White-tipped Black
Melanchroia chephise
Observation date: Jun 21, 2024
Submitted by: Flintstone
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Pinellas County
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Fig sphinx
Pachylia ficus
Observation date: Jun 20, 2024
Submitted by: OrchidMoth620
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Broward County
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Observation date: Jun 18, 2024
Submitted by: KShell
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 18, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Dixie County
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Observation date: Jun 03, 2024
Submitted by: JimEckert
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 18, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Lake County
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Observation date: May 30, 2024
Submitted by: JimEckert
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Miami-Dade County
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Observation date: May 30, 2024
Submitted by: JimEckert
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Miami-Dade County
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Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta
Observation date: Jun 16, 2024
Submitted by: Liansays
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Broward County
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Observation date: May 29, 2024
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: Jun 14, 2024
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Red-waisted Florella Moth
Syngamia florella
Observation date: Jun 08, 2024
Submitted by: Tatiana Staats
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 14, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Sarasota County
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Echo Moth
Seirarctia echo
Observation date: Jun 13, 2024
Submitted by: Busypam
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 14, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Charlotte County
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Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
Observation date: Jun 12, 2024
Submitted by: sgensits
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Leon County
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Polydamas Swallowtail
Battus polydamas
Observation date: Jun 12, 2024
Submitted by: kericson
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 12, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Polk County
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Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae
Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: dsjue
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 12, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Madison County
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Cordovan Pyralid
Acrobasis exsulella
Observation date: Jun 04, 2024
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Region: Putnam County, Florida, United States
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Mopsalis Diacme Moth
Diacme mopsalis
Observation date: Jun 08, 2024
Submitted by: tjabour
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Palm Beach County
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Lucerne Moth
Nomophila nearctica
Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: ridgeboy
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Polk County
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Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius
Observation date: Jun 09, 2024
Submitted by: therapypetz
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Broward County
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Observation date: May 29, 2024
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Half-blind sphinx
Perigonia lusca
Observation date: May 29, 2024
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: Jun 09, 2024
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Observation date: May 29, 2024
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: Jun 08, 2024
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Observation date: Apr 26, 2022
Submitted by: ridgeboy
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 07, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Polk County
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Viceroy
Limenitis archippus
Observation date: Jun 06, 2024
Submitted by: altoonamothlady
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 07, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Lake County
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Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
Observation date: Jun 07, 2024
Submitted by: Bugfae
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 07, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Marion County
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White Peacock
Anartia jatrophae
Observation date: Jun 03, 2024
Submitted by: MStephens1
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 05, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Duval County
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Great Purple Hairstreak
Atlides halesus
Observation date: Jun 01, 2024
Submitted by: gleelambert
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 03, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Levy County
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Great Southern White
Ascia monuste
Observation date: Jun 02, 2024
Submitted by: Lani57
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 03, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Indian River County
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Edwards' Wasp Moth
Lymire edwardsii
Observation date: Jun 02, 2024
Submitted by: JustLucky
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 02, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Broward County
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Stained-glass Moth
Samea castellalis
Observation date: May 30, 2024
Submitted by: TomObrock
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 31, 2024
Region: United States, Florida, Lee County