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- Red Admiral. Vanessa atalanta. Red Admirals have a wingspan of 1.75 to 2.5 inches. The coloring is dark brown with a reddish circular band and white spots.
- Painted Lady. Vanessa cardui. Painted Lady butterflies have a wingspan of 1.75 to 2.5 inches. The coloring is pinkish-orange, with dark brown to black markings near the wingtips and white spots inside the black markings.
- Monarch. Danaus plexippus. Monarch butterflies have a wingspan of 3.5 to 4 inches. Their recognizable coloring is a “stained glass” pattern of orange with black veins.
- American Lady. Vanessa virginiensis. American Lady Butterflies have a wingspan of 1.75 to 2.5 inches. The coloring of this species is a brilliant orange with dark borders and markings and white and purple spots.
Types of Butterflies in Indiana. The midwestern state of Indiana, with its geographical diversity, is home to about 150 different species of butterflies. The northeastern lakes and bogs, the central plains, the southeastern lowlands, the south-central hills, the Ohio-Wabash river lowlands, part of the prairie grassland, the Kankakee area, and ...
- Painted Lady (Vanessa Cardui) The painted lady butterfly can be spotted in Indiana in gardens, forests, fields, and around perennial plants as they are most common in those habitats.
- Red Admiral (Vanessa Atlanta) Whenever you are in Indiana from anywhere between March through October, you will definitely see this type of butterfly in the gardens and fields.
- Viceroy (Limenitis Archippus) This is an interesting butterfly that has some varying characteristics compared to most other butterflies. One being they feed on fungus and dung as well as nectar.
- Spring Azure (Celastrina Ladon) You can easily find these butterflies anywhere in Indiana, the Midwest, or on the East Coast (this butterfly is being included in the southwest and west zones just from an education standpoint).
- Monarch. The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of the most recognizable and well-known butterflies in North America. It has bright orange wings with thick black veins and white spots along the edges.
- Black Swallowtail. The black swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) is a large, striking butterfly with black wings crossed by yellow bands. There are also rows of yellow dots along the edges of the wings.
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. The eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is a large, brightly-colored butterfly named for the tiger-like black stripes crossing its yellow wings.
- Cabbage White. The cabbage white (Pieris rapae) is a small white butterfly with dark grey or black wing tips. They have a wingspan of 1.5-2.5 inches. Originally from Europe, they are now one of the most widespread butterflies in Indiana and can be found in urban gardens, fields, and meadows.
These are the most commonly reported butterflies and moths in Indiana. If you do not see the species you found, look at all photographs submitted in Indiana, or visit the Indiana page to see recently submitted sightings.
Upperside of female is orange-brown with wide black borders and blurred black veins. Both sexes have white spots on borders and apex. The Viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus) is a Mullerian mimic; it has similar coloration and is also distasteful. Black Swallowtail Papilio polyxenes
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Butterflies. The following list divides Indiana butterflies according to families and adds pictures of some representative species. Anyone looking for butterfly identification help can press the green butterfly button for more information. Butterflies: Whites and Yellows.
