Butterflies in Nevada

Common Butterflies in Nevada

You can find all sorts of butterflies in the state of Nevada. Some of the most common ones include:

Monarch Butterfly

A Monarch butterfly is a beautiful creature that is often seen flitting around in the open air. They are usually a bright blue or black and have a wingspan of about 2.5 inches. Monarchs live in warm, sunny areas of the world and feed on nectar from flowers.

Cabbage White Butterfly

The Cabbage White butterfly is typically a light brown or tan color and has a wingspan of about 1 1/2 inches. It is found in a variety of habitats including forests, fields, and gardens.

Clouded Sulphur Butterfly

A Clouded Sulphur butterfly is typically a metallic blue or black with a white or yellow band across its wings. The butterfly is found in open areas with plenty of flowers, including milkweed, to feed on.

Red Admiral Butterfly

A Red Admiral butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with red, orange, and black wings. They are found in warm, dry habitats, such as Palm trees, cactus, and chaparral.

Orange Sulphur Butterfly

The Orange Sulphur butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a bright orange body and black wings. They are found in the tropics and subtropics, and are most commonly found near streams and other moist areas. They are very active flyers and are known to visit many different types of flowers.

American Lady Butterfly

A American Lady butterfly is a beautiful butterfly that is found in the United States. It is a small butterfly that has a wingspan of about 3-3.5 inches. The habitat of a American Lady butterfly is typically open areas such as fields, meadows, and woods.

Mourning Cloak Butterfly

A Mourning Cloak butterfly has a wingspan of about 1 inch. It is a dark brown butterfly with a distinctive pattern of black and brown stripes down its wings. It is found in open habitats with lots of flowers, like meadows and fields.

Painted Lady Butterfly

The Painted Lady butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a bright orange and black wings. They are usually found in open country with lots of flowers, such as meadows, fields, and forests.

Spring Azure Butterfly

The Spring Azure butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a bright blue wings and a yellow body. They are found in open areas with lots of flowers, such as meadows and fields. They are very active and fly around a lot.

Viceroy Butterfly

A Viceroy butterfly has a wingspan of about 2 inches and is a pale yellow with black markings. They are found in open forests and gardens in the tropics.


Butterflies in Nevada by County

Did you know there are 17 counties in the state of Nevada? We’ve made lists of all the different butterflies in Nevada for each of those counties. Find the name of the county you want to learn more about in the list below: