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.
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Pandorus Sphinx
Eumorpha pandorus
Observation date: Jul 09, 2024
Submitted by: amielovesbugs
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 09, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Wayne County
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Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
Observation date: Jul 09, 2024
Submitted by: sarahbmich
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 09, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Washtenaw County
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Black-blotched Schizura
Schizura leptinoides
Observation date: Jul 06, 2024
Submitted by: Ilse Gebhard
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 08, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Squash Vine Borer
Melittia cucurbitae
Observation date: Jul 06, 2024
Submitted by: psageti
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 08, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Wayne County
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Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
Observation date: Jul 07, 2024
Submitted by: psageti
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 08, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Wayne County
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Elm Spanworm Moth
Ennomos subsignaria
Observation date: Jul 02, 2024
Submitted by: beastbreath
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 05, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Gratiot County
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Orange Wing Moth
Mellilla xanthometata
Observation date: Jun 15, 2024
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 05, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Black Witch
Ascalapha odorata
Observation date: Jun 25, 2024
Submitted by: BCWaite48
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kent County
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Pandorus Sphinx
Eumorpha pandorus
Observation date: Jun 26, 2024
Submitted by: TClingersmith
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Eaton County
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Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia
Observation date: Jun 22, 2024
Submitted by: Brookhaus_Michigan
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Eaton County
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Purple Carrot-seed Moth
Depressaria depressana
Observation date: Jun 25, 2024
Submitted by: jenniferw72
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Lapeer County
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Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia
Observation date: Jun 22, 2024
Submitted by: Brookhaus_Michigan
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Eaton County
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Beautiful Wood-nymph
Eudryas grata
Observation date: Jun 25, 2024
Submitted by: pftibble
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 25, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Saginaw County
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Rosy maple moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: Christopher S
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 24, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, St. Clair County
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Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: landerson@edsse...
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 24, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Washtenaw County
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Spotted Apatelodes Moth
Apatelodes torrefacta
Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: Lynielle_13
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 24, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Montcalm County
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Spotted Apatelodes Moth
Apatelodes torrefacta
Observation date: Jun 21, 2024
Submitted by: Dianne Stucki
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 23, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Oakland County
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Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
Observation date: Jun 23, 2024
Submitted by: JJRock
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 23, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kent County
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Observation date: Jun 18, 2024
Submitted by: chipperatl
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Calhoun County
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Peppered Haimbachia
Haimbachia placidellus
Observation date: Jun 20, 2024
Submitted by: chipperatl
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Calhoun County
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Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth
Orthosia hibisci
Observation date: May 23, 2024
Submitted by: bluebellprince
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Oakland County
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Observation date: Jun 19, 2024
Submitted by: chipperatl
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Calhoun County
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Linnaeus's Spangle-wing
Chrysoclista linneella
Observation date: May 28, 2024
Submitted by: Brookhaus_Michigan
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 19, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Eaton County
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Observation date: Jun 14, 2024
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Berrien County
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Observation date: Jun 13, 2024
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 15, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Berrien County
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Snowy Geometer
Eugonobapta nivosaria
Observation date: Jun 13, 2024
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 15, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Berrien County
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Leconte's Haploa
Haploa lecontei
Observation date: Jun 13, 2024
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 15, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Berrien County
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Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: talusrutgers
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: talusrutgers
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: talusrutgers
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Spruce Coneworm Moth
Dioryctria reniculelloides
Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: talusrutgers
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Hickory Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia juglandana
Observation date: Jun 12, 2024
Submitted by: talusrutgers
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Sculptured Moth
Eumarozia malachitana
Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: talusrutgers
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Orange-barred Carpet
Dysstroma hersiliata
Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: talusrutgers
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae
Observation date: May 10, 2024
Submitted by: davidboon
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Oakland County
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Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon
Observation date: May 08, 2024
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Berrien County
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Common Roadside-Skipper
Amblyscirtes vialis
Observation date: May 30, 2024
Submitted by: beastbreath
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Montcalm County
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Northern Crescent
Phyciodes cocyta
Observation date: May 20, 2024
Submitted by: SnazzyJunebug
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kent County
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Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
Observation date: Apr 05, 2024
Submitted by: Quyen Edwards
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Observation date: Apr 08, 2024
Submitted by: Quyen Edwards
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County
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Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Observation date: Apr 14, 2024
Submitted by: Roose
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Saginaw County
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Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
Observation date: Apr 30, 2024
Submitted by: beastbreath
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Ingham County
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'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Observation date: May 25, 2024
Submitted by: MadameButterfly-18
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Clinton County
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Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Observation date: May 25, 2024
Submitted by: AlienGarden
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Oakland County
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Harris' Checkerspot
Chlosyne harrisii
Observation date: Jun 03, 2024
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Washtenaw County
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Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis
Observation date: Jun 03, 2024
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Washtenaw County
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Coral Hairstreak
Satyrium titus
Observation date: Aug 05, 2023
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Region: United States, Michigan, Crawford County