Butterflies in South Carolina

The quickest way to know which butterflies live in South Carolina is to see what people are actually finding. The map below shows recent, verified butterflies sightings across South Carolina, and the list beneath it is the butterflies recorded most often there lately. Which species are flying changes through the season, so recent sightings tell you more than a range map. Warm, still, sunny days near flowers are best.

Butterflies seen most often in South Carolina

Ranked by recent research-grade observations. Tap any species Huck has catalogued for how to identify it, its habitat, and its safety notes.

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and the ranking reflects where people record wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily common everywhere in South Carolina. Treat this as a live snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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