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 - 21 of 21
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'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Observation date: Jun 29, 2024
Submitted by: TimG
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 30, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Laurens County
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Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis
Observation date: Jun 22, 2024
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 27, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Edgefield County
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Epione Underwing
Catocala epione
Observation date: Jun 27, 2024
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 27, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Edgefield County
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Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
Observation date: Jun 25, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Pickens County
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Brown-shaded Gray
Iridopsis defectaria
Observation date: Jun 23, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Pickens County
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Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 25, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County
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Black-Winged Dahana
Dahana atripennis
Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 24, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County
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White-dotted Prominent
Nadata gibbosa
Observation date: Jun 19, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 22, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Pickens County
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Agreeable Tiger Moth
Spilosoma congrua
Observation date: Jun 21, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Pickens County
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Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis
Observation date: Jun 21, 2024
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Edgefield County
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Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
Observation date: Jun 18, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 19, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Pickens County
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Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
Observation date: Jun 18, 2024
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 18, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County
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Red-fringed Emerald
Nemoria bistriaria
Observation date: Jun 17, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Pickens County
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Black-bordered Lemon Moth
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Observation date: Jun 16, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Pickens County
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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus
Observation date: Jun 16, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Greenville County
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Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius
Observation date: Jun 16, 2024
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County
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Whirlabout
Polites vibex
Observation date: Jun 16, 2024
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County
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Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
Observation date: Jun 16, 2024
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County
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Grease Moth
Aglossa cuprina
Observation date: Jun 01, 2024
Submitted by: Blackstiff
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 04, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Spartanburg County
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Edwards' Hairstreak
Satyrium edwardsii
Observation date: Jun 01, 2024
Submitted by: NaturallyWade
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 03, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Aiken County
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King's Hairstreak
Satyrium kingi
Observation date: May 16, 2024
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 02, 2024
Region: United States, South Carolina, Charleston County