Here are some of
the Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) which I have been able to
identify in my own yard over the years. When possible, I have
included all the life stages, egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and
adult. Some pictures were taken in places outside of my yard
because that was where I was able to get the better picture. It
formerly was thought necessary to kill and preserve butterflies in
order to identify the species. Now field guides are designed to
identify without catching.
Butterflies and Moths from My Back Yard
