There are over 250 species of butterflies living in the Sonoran desert that takes up most of Arizona. However, this article will cover 18 common species you can find throughout the state. Let’s learn more about them, including the host plants and nectar flowers they visit!

Learn about butterflies in Arizona, how you can identify species, and where to go observe butterflies in the Grand Canyon State. Grab a free butterfly journal and find out what you can do to help these elegant insects!

Look for these butterflies in Arizona in meadows, open lots, and fields. Plant flowers like butterfly weed, mint, and sunflowers to attract them to your garden. Ornamental plants like violets, pansies, and passionflower serve as hosts for their caterpillars.

We put together the most 40 widespread types of butterflies in Arizona (including pictures, names, and how to identify them)

Recently recognized as a different species than <em>Adelpha bredowii</em> of Mexico and California Sister (<em>Adelpha californica</em>). Overall appearance is similar (large brown-black butterfly with white bands and orange patch on forewings) but <em>eulalia</em> averages notably larger and the dark margins of the forewing tend to be broader.

There are a total of [ 78 ] Arizona Butterflies in the ButterflyIdentification.org database. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. Go back to the Butterflies State Listing.

There are five families of ‘true’ butterflies in Arizona, including Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Lycaenidae), Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae), Swallowtails (Papilionidae), Whites, Yellows, and Sulphurs (Pieridae), and Metalmarks (Riodinidae).

2024年3月15日 · Arizona is home to over 300 species of butterflies. Each species has its own unique characteristics, from striking colors to intricate patterns. Here are 15 species of butterflies you may encounter at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Arizona’s largest and oldest botanical garden:

From the widespread Red Admiral, known for its attraction to fermented fruit, to the migratory Painted Lady butterflies that mate year-round, this article provides a fascinating glimpse into the diverse world of Arizona’s butterfly population.

Arizona’s diverse landscapes are home to a stunning array of butterfly species. From tiny Marine Blues no larger than a penny to massive Giant Swallowtails with wingspans over 5 inches, these graceful insects flutter through the state’s skies and gardens.