Common Butterflies in Rhode Island
You can find all sorts of butterflies in the state of Rhode Island. Some of the most common ones include:
Monarch Butterfly
The Monarch butterfly is a beautiful insect with a wingspan of up to 3 inches. They are usually black and yellow, but can also be green or brown. They are native to North America, but are now found all over the world. They live in the larval stage in the milkweed plant and when they are ready to become adults, they fly away to find a new home.
American Lady Butterfly
The American Lady butterfly is a beautiful, colorful butterfly. They are usually seen flitting around flowers in open areas such as fields and gardens.
Red Admiral Butterfly
The Red Admiral butterfly is a brightly-colored butterfly that can be found in warm, tropical areas. They are known to migrate long distances, so they can be found all over the world. They are mostly found in forests, but can also be found near streams and other areas with lots of flowers. They eat nectar from flowers, and are also known to eat small insects.
Viceroy Butterfly
A Viceroy butterfly is a beautiful butterfly that is found in habitats such as tropical rainforests. They are often seen flitting around flowers and are a popular butterfly to watch.
Cabbage White Butterfly
The Cabbage White butterfly is a small, delicate butterfly with a wingspan of only about one inch. It is a common sight in fields and gardens, but is also found in open forests and meadows. The butterfly prefers to stay close to flowers, but will also fly short distances to sip nectar from other flowers.
Black Swallowtail Butterfly
The Black Swallowtail butterfly is a beautiful insect with metallic blue and black wings. They are found in the forests of North America.
Orange Sulphur Butterfly
The Orange Sulphur butterfly is a small, brightly-colored butterfly found in tropical forests. They are usually found flying close to the ground, and are known to feed on nectar from flowers.
Painted Lady Butterfly
The Painted Lady butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a bright orange wings and black stripes. They are found in the eastern United States and Canada. They are mostly found in shady areas near water.
Common Buckeye Butterfly
The Common Buckeye butterfly is a brown and tan butterfly with a wingspan of about 2 inches. They are usually seen flying around in forests or meadows.
Pearl Crescent Butterfly
The Pearl Crescent butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with a bright white wing and a black line down the center. They live in open areas with lots of flowers, and are usually found near water.
Butterflies in Rhode Island by County
Did you know there are 5 counties in the state of Rhode Island? We’ve made lists of all the different butterflies in Rhode Island for each of those counties. Find the name of the county you want to learn more about in the list below: