Common Butterflies in Maine
You can find all sorts of butterflies in the state of Maine. Some of the most common ones include:
Monarch Butterfly
A Monarch butterfly is a beautiful species of butterfly that is found in North America. It is a vector species, meaning that it feeds on nectar from flowers. Monarchs live in the open spaces of forests and meadows. They are very social butterflies and are known to migrate long distances.
Black Swallowtail Butterfly
The Black Swallowtail butterfly has a black body, with blue and yellow stripes down its spine. They live in open areas with lots of flowers, such as meadows and forests.
Cabbage White Butterfly
A Cabbage White butterfly is a small, delicate butterfly with a white body and brown wings. They are usually found in open areas, such as fields and meadows, but can also be found in forests. They feed on nectar from flowers, and are considered a beneficial insect.
Clouded Sulphur Butterfly
The Clouded Sulphur butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a wingspan of about 3 inches. It is a very common butterfly in the eastern US and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, meadows, and parks.
Red Admiral Butterfly
The Red Admiral butterfly is a striking butterfly with a wingspan up to four inches. They are mostly red, with a few black spots on their wings. They live in open, grassy areas with a lot of flowers, such as meadows and prairies. The best way to help protect these butterflies is to help preserve their habitat.
Orange Sulphur Butterfly
A Orange Sulphur butterfly is a striking species with a bright orange body and wings. They can be found in open areas such as meadows, gardens, orchards, and woodlands.
American Lady Butterfly
The American Lady butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a wingspan of up to three inches. They are mostly black with a yellow band across the wings. They are found in open areas such as fields, meadows, and woodlands.
Mourning Cloak Butterfly
The Mourning Cloak butterfly is a small, black and orange butterfly that typically inhabits open, sunny areas. They are often seen hovering around flowers, and are common in gardens and parks.
Pearl Crescent Butterfly
The Pearl Crescent butterfly is a small, colorful butterfly that is found in the Palearctic region. It has a wingspan of about 2 inches. The Pearl Crescent butterfly is found in meadows, hedgerows, and other open areas with fragrant flowers.
Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral Butterfly
The Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a wingspan of up to three inches. These butterflies are found in a variety of habitats, including deciduous and mixed forests, but are most commonly found in meadows and pastures. They are attracted to flowers, but are also commonly seen flying around trees or other vegetation.
Butterflies in Maine by County
Did you know there are 16 counties in the state of Maine? We’ve made lists of all the different butterflies in Maine for each of those counties. Find the name of the county you want to learn more about in the list below: