Butterflies and Moths of Nova Scotia
Most Recent Sightings in Nova Scotia

White Underwing
Catocala relicta
Observed: Sep 05, 2025
Submitted by: kryptot
Verified: Sep 06, 2025
Verified by: Sue Gregoire

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita
Observed: Jul 23, 2025
Submitted by: sgreen92
Verified: Jul 23, 2025
Verified by: jmgesell

Virginia Ctenucha
Ctenucha virginica
Observed: Jul 05, 2025
Submitted by: Hannahlanglais
Verified: Jul 05, 2025
Verified by: Sue Gregoire

Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae
Observed: Jun 05, 2025
Submitted by: Lynn Fraser
Verified: Jun 06, 2025
Verified by: Sue Gregoire

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae
Observed: Sep 30, 2024
Submitted by: sgreen92
Verified: Jul 24, 2025
Verified by: jwileyrains

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae
Observed: Aug 22, 2024
Submitted by: sgreen92
Verified: Jul 23, 2025
Verified by: jmgesell

American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
Observed: Aug 08, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Verified: Aug 11, 2024
Verified by: jmgesell

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Observed: Aug 08, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Verified: Aug 11, 2024
Verified by: jmgesell

Clouded Sulphur
Colias philodice
Observed: Aug 08, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Verified: Aug 11, 2024
Verified by: jmgesell

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Observed: Aug 08, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Verified: Aug 11, 2024
Verified by: jmgesell

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala
Observed: Aug 07, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Verified: Aug 11, 2024
Verified by: jmgesell

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Observed: Aug 07, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Verified: Aug 11, 2024
Verified by: jmgesell


