[Insects of the Pacific Northwest]


Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest

Lorquin's Admiral: Limentitis lorquini

A Lorquin's admiral on Populus tremuloides at Blue Sky, Hart Mt. National Antelope Refuge........July 5, 1996.

Examples of butterflies found in the Pacific Northwest include:

Boisduval's Blue: Icaricia icarioides

Cabbage White: Pieris rapae

Cedar Hairstreak: Callophrys gryneus

Chalcedon Checkerspot: Euphydryas chalcedona

Lorquin's Admiral: Limentitis lorquini

Mourning Cloak: Nymphalis antiopa

Western Tiger Swallowtail: Papilio rutulus

Unidentified Butterfly #1: If anyone knows the common and scientific names of this male blue butterfly, please let me know. I'd also like to know any tips useful in identifying it.

Unidentified Butterfly #2: If anyone knows the common and scientific names of this female blue butterfly, please let me know. I'd also like to know any tips useful in identifying it.

Costa Rican Butterflies


Butterfly Links:

Butterflies of Oregon- A USGS site.

Butterflies of North America- A USGS site.

The Butterfly Zone The Lepidopterist's Society

Internet Resources for Lepidopterists- Comprehensive listing of Butterfly and Moth Links.

Electronic Resouces on Lepidoptera- Comprehensive listing of Butterfly and Moth Links.

The Butterfly Website Minibeast Home Page- A site about Spiders, Butterflies,and Insects, with educational resources too.

Caterpiller Hostplants Database Moths of North America- A USGS site.


Paul Slichter