Butterflies Near Me
Which butterflies you see near you changes through the season as different species emerge, so recent sightings tell you far more than a general range map. The map below shows verified butterfly sightings in your area, and the guide covers the ones on the wing most often. Warm, still, sunny days bring out the most, and a patch of flowers in the sun is the easiest place to watch them.
Recent research-grade sightings from the iNaturalist community. The map starts near your approximate location - allow location access to centre it exactly on you.
Butterflies you are most likely to see
The commonest butterflies in the Huck field guide - tap any species for habitat, diet, rarity and where it has been spotted.
Found something you don’t recognise?
Identify any plant, bird, or animal from a photo, then watch your collection fill up as you find more.
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See which butterflies live in your state, with a live map and the species seen most often there.
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Heading somewhere specific? See what is being spotted there.
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Common questions
What butterflies live near me?
It depends on your region, your habitat and the time of year, since most species are only on the wing for a few weeks. Recent verified sightings show which butterflies have been seen near you lately, which is far more useful than an annual range map.
How do I attract butterflies to my yard?
Plant native flowers that bloom across the season for nectar, add the specific host plants local caterpillars need, give them a sunny sheltered spot, and skip the insecticides. Milkweed for monarchs is the best-known example of a host plant.
How do I identify a butterfly?
Photograph it with the wings open and, if you can, again with them closed, since the underside pattern often settles an identification the top cannot. Huck identifies a butterfly from a photo along with its range and season.
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