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."
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Lappet Moth
Phyllodesma americana
Observation date: Aug 16, 2024
Submitted by: lisaearles
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Aug 17, 2024
Region: United States, Iowa, Polk County
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White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
Observation date: Aug 13, 2024
Submitted by: sbia
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Aug 13, 2024
Region: United States, Iowa, Story County
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Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii
Observation date: Aug 09, 2024
Submitted by: Amanda Stallman
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Aug 12, 2024
Region: United States, Iowa, Jackson County
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'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Observation date: Aug 04, 2024
Submitted by: DaytonF415
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Aug 09, 2024
Region: United States, Iowa, Delaware County
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Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
Observation date: Aug 07, 2024
Submitted by: fishrman
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Aug 08, 2024
Region: United States, Iowa, Muscatine County