Butterflies and Moths of Nova Scotia
700 Species Recorded in Nova Scotia
Featured Species
100 Most Recent Sightings in Nova Scotia
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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