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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Rustic sphinx
Manduca rustica
Observation date: Jul 10, 2024
Submitted by: Soma_Reyes
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 11, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Swain County
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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus
Observation date: Jul 09, 2024
Submitted by: Soma_Reyes
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 09, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Jackson County
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'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Observation date: Jul 07, 2024
Submitted by: J Jessop
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 07, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Watauga County
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Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis
Observation date: Jul 06, 2024
Submitted by: Mobilecad
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 06, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Franklin County
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Spiny oakworm moth
Anisota stigma
Observation date: Jul 06, 2024
Submitted by: Kiwi
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 06, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Buncombe County
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Common Apamea
Apamea vulgaris
Observation date: Mar 17, 2024
Submitted by: cobal2913
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 04, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Dare County
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Little Metalmark
Calephelis virginiensis
Observation date: Jun 29, 2024
Submitted by: jfox16
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jul 04, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Davidson County
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Hydrangea sphinx
Darapsa versicolor
Observation date: Jul 03, 2024
Submitted by: Soma_Reyes
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 03, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Swain County
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Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis
Observation date: Jul 03, 2024
Submitted by: Palmerkm
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 03, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Watauga County
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Curved-Toothed Geometer
Eutrapela clemataria
Observation date: Jul 02, 2024
Submitted by: GonzoDeluxe
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 03, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Guilford County
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Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
Observation date: Jul 01, 2024
Submitted by: D5
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Orange County
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White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
Observation date: Jul 02, 2024
Submitted by: Mkerns
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Onslow County
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Diana Fritillary
Speyeria diana
Observation date: Jun 30, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Owens
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Transylvania County
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Spiny oakworm moth
Anisota stigma
Observation date: Jun 29, 2024
Submitted by: Qlina
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 29, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Lee County
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Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon
Observation date: Jun 12, 2024
Submitted by: Doug DeNeve
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 27, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Chatham County
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Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
Observation date: Jun 26, 2024
Submitted by: debnsync
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Alamance County
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Waterlily Leafcutter Moth
Elophila obliteralis
Observation date: Jun 07, 2024
Submitted by: TheWayfarer21
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 22, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Onslow County
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Three-patched Bigwing
Heterophleps refusaria
Observation date: Jun 08, 2024
Submitted by: Doug DeNeve
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 22, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Watauga County
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Virginia creeper sphinx
Darapsa myron
Observation date: Jun 04, 2024
Submitted by: hellbaby
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Forsyth County
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White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
Observation date: Jun 10, 2024
Submitted by: Michele Connors
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Region: United States, North Carolina, Pitt County