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Butterflies and Moths of District of Columbia
Most Recent Sightings in District of Columbia
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Ilia Underwing
Catocala ilia
Observed: Apr 24, 2023
Submitted by: jhigman
Verified: Apr 25, 2023
Verified by: rogerdowner
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Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
Observed: Feb 14, 2023
Submitted by: celastrina
Verified: Feb 20, 2023
Verified by: Allen B
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Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa
Observed: Feb 14, 2023
Submitted by: celastrina
Verified: Feb 20, 2023
Verified by: Allen B
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Observed: May 11, 2022
Submitted by: mjcusc78
Verified: May 11, 2022
Verified by: rogerdowner
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Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Observed: Sep 25, 2021
Submitted by: Gregkjones1753
Verified: Nov 18, 2021
Verified by: Allen B
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American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
Observed: Sep 25, 2021
Submitted by: Gregkjones1753
Verified: Dec 04, 2021
Verified by: Allen B
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Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
Observed: Sep 02, 2021
Submitted by: DVL
Verified: Nov 18, 2021
Verified by: Allen B
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Luna moth
Actias luna
Observed: Jun 16, 2021
Submitted by: kent
Verified: Jun 17, 2021
Verified by: rogerdowner
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Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica
Observed: Jun 03, 2021
Submitted by: kent
Verified: Jun 05, 2021
Verified by: rogerdowner
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American Ermine Moth
Yponomeuta multipunctella
Observed: May 30, 2021
Submitted by: kent
Verified: Jul 11, 2021
Verified by: rogerdowner
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Nessus sphinx
Amphion floridensis
Observed: Apr 20, 2021
Submitted by: enzo65
Verified: Apr 21, 2021
Verified by: rogerdowner
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Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
Observed: Mar 14, 2021
Submitted by: NinoPaichadze
Verified: Nov 18, 2021
Verified by: Allen B