Butterflies and Moths
These insects belong to the order Lepidoptera. Most have scaled wings and a proboscis for feeding on nectar. Butterflies are usually diurnal while moths are often nocturnal.
Butterflies
These are small mostly white butterflies with a couple of black dots on their wings.
These are medium-sized butterflies that are stunningly beautiful when viewed up close.
These are small butterflies with bright orange spots near the back of their wings.
These are small butterflies with bright orange spots near the back of their wings.
Great spangled fritillaries are common in NH and are somewhat regular visitors to our yard.
Monarchs are gorgeous and easily recognizeable butterlfies.
This beautiful butterfly has dark wings with iridescent red and purple spots.
Moths
A master of camouflage, this moth is found in central New England and New York.
Stunningly beautiful, these are New Hampshire’s largest moth.
This is a common medium-sized moth.
Look closely to see how beautiful this moth is.
The moths of this species are fairly nondescript, but the caterpillars are stunning.
This is a species of tiger moth with a white fluffy caterpillar.
These lively and fascinating moths are common starting in mid-summer.
These are small brown moths with orange spots.
These are medium sized moths with faint wavy stripes on their wings.
These hummingbird moths are yellow with black bands.