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Checklist for Order Lepidoptera Linnaeus, 1758 (Butterflies)
and region Fairfax County (Virginia, USA)


Class
 
Insecta
Linnaeus, 1758
Insects, True insects
254
911
1221
Families
Genera
Species
 
Taxom
 

Subclass
 
Pterygota
Lang, 1888
Winged insects
253
909
1219
Families
Genera
Species
 
Taxom
 

Infraclass
 
Neoptera
van der Wulp, 1890
Modern Wing-folding insects
238
870
1163
Families
Genera
Species
 
Taxom
 

Superorder
 
Holometabola
Heider, 1889
Holometabolous Insects
173
723
985
Families
Genera
Species
 
Taxom
 

Order
 
Lepidoptera
Linnaeus, 1758
Butterflies, Lepidopterans, Moths
33
162
186
Families
Genera
Species
 
Taxom
 


List of families for Fairfax County
33 Families width 186 Species and 16 Subspecies
#PCTNEHSYGLOARZ
Pieridae (Duponchel, 1835)Brimstones9SpeciesTaxom
Crambidae Latreille, 1810Crambid Snout Moths5SpeciesTaxom
Tortricidae (Latreille, 1803)Bell Moths15SpeciesTaxom
Tineidae (Latreille, 1810)& Allies4SpeciesTaxom
Noctuidae Latreille, 1809Armyworms10SpeciesTaxom
Nymphalidae Rafinesque, 1815Admirals25SpeciesTaxom
Pyralidae Latreille, 1802Flour Moths8SpeciesTaxom
Elachistidae Bruand, 1851Elachistid moths2SpeciesTaxom
Hesperiidae Latreille, 1809Skipper20SpeciesTaxom
Saturniidae (Boisduval, 1837)And Giant Silk Moths3SpeciesTaxom
Erebidae Leach, 1815Erebid Moths21SpeciesTaxom
Yponomeutidae Stephens, 1829Ermine Moths2SpeciesTaxom
Papilionidae (Latreille, 1802)Apollos7SpeciesTaxom
Geometridae Leach, 1815Cankerworm moths11SpeciesTaxom
Lycaenidae Leach, 1815Blue butterflies10SpeciesTaxom
Carposinidae Walsingham, 1907Carposinid moths1SpeciesTaxom
Sphingidae Latreille, 1802Hawk Moths8SpeciesTaxom
Cosmopterigidae Heinemann & ..., 1876Cosmet Moths1SpeciesTaxom
Glyphipterigidae Stainton, 1854Glyphipterigid moths1SpeciesTaxom
Pterophoridae Zeller, 1841Plume Moths2SpeciesTaxom
Oecophoridae Bruand, 1851Concealer Moths1SpeciesTaxom
Notodontidae Stephens, 1829Bag Shelter Moths2SpeciesTaxom
Gracillariidae Stainton, 1854Blotch leaf miner moths1SpeciesTaxom
Gelechiidae Stainton, 1854Gelechiid moths2SpeciesTaxom
Autostichidae Le Marchand, 1947Autostichid Moths2SpeciesTaxom
Riodinidae Grote, 1895Metalmark Butterflies1SpeciesTaxom
Plutellidae Guenée, 1845Diamond-back moths1SpeciesTaxom
Zygaenidae Latreille, 1809Burnet Forester2SpeciesTaxom
Psychidae Boisduval, 1828Bagmoths3SpeciesTaxom
Sesiidae Boisduval, 1828Clear Wings1SpeciesTaxom
Tischeriidae (Spuler, 1898)Lyonetiid moths1SpeciesTaxom
Nepticulidae Stainton, 1854Leaf miners3SpeciesTaxom
Cossidae Leach, 1815Borers1SpeciesTaxom


Genera for Fairfax County
162 Genera with 186 Species
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Abaeis Hübner, 1779Grass yellow1SpeciesTaxom
Acentria Stephens, 18131SpeciesTaxom
Acleris Hübner, 19053SpeciesTaxom
Acrolophus Poey, 1914Grass Tubeworm Moths2SpeciesTaxom
Adonisea Hübner, 1852Flower Moths1SpeciesTaxom
Aglais Dalman, 1758Tortoiseshells1SpeciesTaxom
Aglossa Latreille, 1758Tabby Moths2SpeciesTaxom
Agonopterix Hübner, 17592SpeciesTaxom
Agrotis Ochsenheimer, 1766Cutworm1SpeciesTaxom
Anania Hübner, 17671SpeciesTaxom
Ancyloxypha Felder, 17931SpeciesTaxom
Anisota Hübner, 1775Oakworms1SpeciesTaxom
Anomis Hubner, 18651SpeciesTaxom
Anthocharis Boisduval, R..., 1758Orangetips1SpeciesTaxom
Apamea Ochsenheimer, 17661SpeciesTaxom
Aphantopus Wallengren, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Aphomia Hübner, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Apomyelois Heinrich, 19151SpeciesTaxom
Argynnis Fabricius, 1758Fritillaries1SpeciesTaxom
Argyresthia Hübner, 19151SpeciesTaxom
Argyrotaenia Stephens, 18632SpeciesTaxom
Atalopedes Scudder, 18521SpeciesTaxom
Atteva Walker, 18561SpeciesTaxom
Autochton Hübner, 18331SpeciesTaxom
Bactra Stephens, 18111SpeciesTaxom
Bagisara Crumb, 18741SpeciesTaxom
Battus Scopoli, 17711SpeciesTaxom
Biston Leach, 1758Oak beauty1SpeciesTaxom
Boloria Moore, 1775Lesser Fritillaries1SpeciesTaxom
Callophrys Billberg, 1823Elfins1SpeciesTaxom
Carposina Herrich-Schä..., 19071SpeciesTaxom
Cechenena Rothschild &..., 18561SpeciesTaxom
Celastrina Tutt, 1780Azures2SpeciesTaxom
Chlosyne Butler, 1847Checkerspots1SpeciesTaxom
Choristoneura Lederer, 1896Spruce budworms1SpeciesTaxom
Cochylis Treitschke, 1829
0SpeciesTaxom
Coenonympha Hübner, 1764Heaths1SpeciesTaxom
Colias Fabricius, 1819Clouded yellows2SpeciesTaxom
Condica Walker, 1911Groundlings And Allies1SpeciesTaxom
Cosmopterix Hübner, 18601SpeciesTaxom
Crambus Fabricius, 1860Sod webworms1SpeciesTaxom
Ctenognophos Prout, 19661SpeciesTaxom
Cydia Hübner, 1758Piercers1SpeciesTaxom
Danaus Kluk, 1758Milkweeds2SpeciesTaxom
Deciduphagus Billberg, 18521SpeciesTaxom
Diploschizia Heppner, 18621SpeciesTaxom
Ectropis Hübner, 1775Engrailed Moths1SpeciesTaxom
Elkalyce Bálint & Joh..., 18231SpeciesTaxom
Ematurga Lederer, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Emmelina Tutt, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Epicallima Dyar, 18601SpeciesTaxom
Epiphyas Turner, 18631SpeciesTaxom
Epirrhoe Hübner, 17641SpeciesTaxom
Episimus Walsingham, 19231SpeciesTaxom
Erynnis Schrank, 1832Duskywings1SpeciesTaxom
Euphydryas Scudder, 1773Checkerspots1SpeciesTaxom
Eupithecia Curtis, 1825
Pug Moths0SpeciesTaxom
Evergestis Hübner, 18111SpeciesTaxom
Evetria Hübner, 19141SpeciesTaxom
Exartema Hübner, 01SpeciesTaxom
Feniseca Grote, 1793North American Harvesters1SpeciesTaxom
Gluphisia Boisduval, 18551SpeciesTaxom
Grammia Rambur, 17701SpeciesTaxom
Grapholita Treitschke, 18751SpeciesTaxom
Helicoverpa Hardwick, 18051SpeciesTaxom
Hellinsia Tutt, 18731SpeciesTaxom
Hemaris Dalman, 1836Bee hawk-moths1SpeciesTaxom
Hesperia Fabricius, 1863Branded Skippers2SpeciesTaxom
Homosetia Clemens, 1863
0SpeciesTaxom
Hyles Hübner, 17792SpeciesTaxom
Hyphantria Harris, 17731SpeciesTaxom
Hypsopygia Hübner, 1775Hayworms1SpeciesTaxom
Idia Hübner, 18752SpeciesTaxom
Inachis Hübner, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Junonia Hübner, 1822Buckeyes1SpeciesTaxom
Kedestes Watson, 1910Rangers1SpeciesTaxom
Lampides Hübner, 1767Ceruleans and Peablues1SpeciesTaxom
Lascoria Walker, 18651SpeciesTaxom
Leucoma Hübner, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Limenitis Fabricius, 1775Admirals3SpeciesTaxom
Lucida Evans, 19231SpeciesTaxom
Lycaena Fabricius, 1761Boulder Copper1SpeciesTaxom
Lymantria Hübner, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Macrochilo Hübner, 18731SpeciesTaxom
Macroglossum Scopoli, 18561SpeciesTaxom
Manduca Hübner, 18032SpeciesTaxom
Maniola Schrank, 1758Meadowbrowns1SpeciesTaxom
Marblepsis Hering, 19031SpeciesTaxom
Marmara Clemens, 19151SpeciesTaxom
Mellilla Grote, 18621SpeciesTaxom
Metzneria Zeller, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Monopis Hübner, 19552SpeciesTaxom
Nadata Walker, 17971SpeciesTaxom
Napeogenes Bates, 18991SpeciesTaxom
Neoxeniades Hayward, 18951SpeciesTaxom
Niconiades Hübner, 18761SpeciesTaxom
Noctua Linnaeus, 1758Yellow underwings1SpeciesTaxom
Nycterosea Hübner, 17941SpeciesTaxom
Nymphalis Kluk, 1775Anglewing butterflies2SpeciesTaxom
Ochlodes Scudder, 1852Darters1SpeciesTaxom
Oegoconia Stainton, 18281SpeciesTaxom
Orthotaenia Stephens, 17751SpeciesTaxom
Ostrinia Hübner, 17961SpeciesTaxom
Pachysphinx Rothschild &..., 18391SpeciesTaxom
Pantacordis Gozmany, 19161SpeciesTaxom
Papilio Linnaeus, 1758Chilasa4SpeciesTaxom
Pararge Hübner, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Parides Hübner, 1853Cattlehearts1SpeciesTaxom
Pempelia Caradja, 1916
0SpeciesTaxom
Peridroma Hübner, 18081SpeciesTaxom
Perophthalma Westwood, 1845Eyemarks1SpeciesTaxom
Phalaenophana Grote, 18591SpeciesTaxom
Phoebis Hübner, 1758Sulphurs1SpeciesTaxom
Phyciodes Hübner, 1773Crescents1SpeciesTaxom
Pieris Schrank, 1758Fetterbush3SpeciesTaxom
Platyptilia Hübner, 1825
0SpeciesTaxom
Pleuroprucha Möschler, 18581SpeciesTaxom
Plodia Guenée, 18131SpeciesTaxom
Plutella Schrank, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Poanes Scudder, 18652SpeciesTaxom
Pococera Zeller, 18631SpeciesTaxom
Polites Scudder, 18371SpeciesTaxom
Polygonia Hübner, 1798Anglewings1SpeciesTaxom
Polyommatus Latreille, 1825Meadow Blues1SpeciesTaxom
Pryeria Moore, 18771SpeciesTaxom
Pseudochelaria Dietz, 19001SpeciesTaxom
Psyche Schrank, 1767Leptosia nina malayana1SpeciesTaxom
Pyralis Linnaeus, 1758Meal Moths1SpeciesTaxom
Pyraphlecta Tams, 19321SpeciesTaxom
Pyrisitia Butler, 1830Grass yellow1SpeciesTaxom
Pyromorpha Herrich-Schä..., 18541SpeciesTaxom
Pyrrharctia Packard, 17971SpeciesTaxom
Renia Guenée, 18322SpeciesTaxom
Rheumaptera Hûbner, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Samia Hübner, 17731SpeciesTaxom
Saurita Herrich-Schä..., 18941SpeciesTaxom
Scolecocampa Guenée, 18231SpeciesTaxom
Scoliopteryx Germar, 17581SpeciesTaxom
Spargaloma Grote, 18731SpeciesTaxom
Sparganothis Hübner, 18601SpeciesTaxom
Speyeria Scudder, 1878Fritillaries3SpeciesTaxom
Sphingicampa Walsh, 18791SpeciesTaxom
Spilosoma Curtis, 17981SpeciesTaxom
Spodoptera Guenée, 1808Armyworm Moths1SpeciesTaxom
Strymon Hübner, 1818Scrub-Hairstreaks1SpeciesTaxom
Synanthedon Hübner, 19131SpeciesTaxom
Systropha Illiger, 19051SpeciesTaxom
Tetanolita Grote, 18951SpeciesTaxom
Thoressa Swinhoe, 1894Ace butterflies1SpeciesTaxom
Thorybes Scudder, 1870Cloudywings2SpeciesTaxom
Thymelicus Hübner, 18081SpeciesTaxom
Tischeria Zeller, 19721SpeciesTaxom
Trichoplusia McDunnough, 18031SpeciesTaxom
Trifurcula Zeller, 18991SpeciesTaxom
Urbanus Hübner, 1758Longtail Skippers1SpeciesTaxom
Vanessa Fabricius, 1758Admirals2SpeciesTaxom
Wallengrenia Berg, 1797Broken-Dashes1SpeciesTaxom
Xanthorhoe Hübner, 17592SpeciesTaxom
Zamopsyche Dyar, 19231SpeciesTaxom
Zerynthia Ochsenheimer, 17751SpeciesTaxom
Zeuzera Latreille, 17611SpeciesTaxom
Zimmermannia Moczar, 19142SpeciesTaxom


Species list for Fairfax County
186 Species and 16 Subspecies
Abaeis nicippe Cramer, 1779Black Bordered Orange
Acentria ephemerella Hübner, 1813European water moth
Acleris negundana Busck, 1940Speckled Acleris
Acleris schalleriana Linnaeus, 1761Schaller's Acleris Moth
Acleris semipurpurana Kearfott, 1905Oak leaf tier
Acrolophus mycetophagus Davis, 1990Frilly Grass Tubeworm Moth
Acrolophus panamae Busck, 1914Panama Grass Tubeworm Moth
Adonisea rivulosa Guenée, 1852
Aglais urticae Linnaeus, 1758Small Tortoiseshell
Aglossa caprealis Hübner, 1809Fungus Moth
Aglossa pinguinalis Linnaeus, 1758Grease moth
Agonopterix alstroemeriana (Clerck, 1759)⇒ Agonopterix alstromeriana Clerck, 1759
Agonopterix alstromeriana Clerck, 1759Brown-spot Flat-body
Agrotis (Agrotis) ipsilon Hufnagel, 1766Black cutworm
Anania coronata (Hufnagel, 1767)⇒ Phlyctaenia coronata Hufnagel, 1767
Ancyloxypha numitor Fabricius, 1793Common Least Skipper
Anisota stigma Fabricius, 1775Spiny oak worm
Anomis privata Walker, 1865Hibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth
Anthocharis cardamines Linnaeus, 1758Orange Tip
Apamea (Apamea) sordens Hufnagel, 1766Atlantic sole
Aphantopus hyperantus Linnaeus, 1758Ringlet
Aphomia (Aphomia) sociella Linnaeus, 1758Bee Moth
Apomyelois bistriatella nephanes Durrant, 1915
Argynnis (Argynnis) paphia Linnaeus, 1758Silver Washed Fritillary
Argyresthia castaneella Busck, 1915Chestnut Ermine Moth
Argyrotaenia quercifoliana Fitch, 1858Oak Leafroller
Argyrotaenia velutinana Walker, 1863Red Banded Leafroller Moth
Atalopedes campestris Boisduval, 1852Sachem
Atteva aurea Fitch, 1856Ailanthus webworm
Autochton cellus Boisduval & ..., 1833Golden banded skipper
Bactra (Bactra) furfurana Haworth, 1811Marsh Lance
Bagisara rectifascia Grote, 1874Straight Lined Mallow Moth
Battus philenor Linnaeus, 1771Blue pipevine swallowtail
Biston betularia Linnaeus, 1758Brindled beauty moth
Boloria (Clossiana) selene Denis & Schi..., 1775Astro Fritillary
Callophrys (Incisalia) niphon Hübner, 1823Eastern Pine Elfin
Carposina fernaldana Busck, 1907Currant Fruitworm Moth
Cechenena helops helops Walker, 1856
Celastrina argiolus Linnaeus, 1758Atlantic azure
Celastrina ladon (Cramer, 1780)⇒ Celastrina argiolus Linnaeus, 1758
Chlosyne nycteis (Doubleday, 1847)⇒ Chlosyne gorgone Hübner, 1810
Choristoneura parallela Robinson, 1896Parallel-banded leafroller
Coenonympha tullia Müller, 1764'California' Common Ringlet
Colias eurytheme Boisduval, 1852Alfalfa Butterfly
Colias philodice Godart, 1819Cloud Sulphur
Condica andrena Smith, 1911Rough triggerfish
Cosmopterix clemensella Stainton, 1860Clemens Cosmopterix Moth
Crambus agitatellus Clemens, 1860Double-banded Grass-veneer
Ctenognophos eolaria anax Wiltshire, 1966
Cydia pomonella Linnaeus, 1758Codling Moth
Danaus (Danaus) plexippus Linnaeus, 1758Black Weined Brown
Danaus plexippus plexippus Linnaeus, 1758Migratory Monarch
Deciduphagus augustinus (Westwood, , 1852)⇒ Callophrys augustinus Westwood, 1852
Diploschizia impigritella Clemens, 1862Five-barred glyphipterid moth
Ectropis crepuscularia Denis & Schi..., 1775Engrailed
Elkalyce comyntas Godart, 1823
Ematurga atomaria atomaria Linnaeus, 1758Common Heath
Emmelina monodactyla Linnaeus, 1758Common Plume
Epicallima argenticinctella Clemens, 1860Orange-headed Epicallima
Epiphyas postvittana Walker, 1863Apple leaf roller
Epirrhoe alternata Müller, 1764Common Carpet
Episimus tyrius Heinrich, 1923Maple leaftier
Erynnis (Erynnis) brizo Boisduval & ..., 1832Banded Oak Dusky Wing
Euphydryas phaeton Drury, 1773Baltimore
Evergestis pallidata Hufnagel, 1811Chequered Pearl
Evetria virginiana Busck, 1914
Exartema brunneopurpuratum
Feniseca tarquinius Fabricius, 1793Harvester
Gluphisia septentrionis Walker, 1855Common Gluphisia
Grammia (Mimarctia) arge Drury, 1770Arge Moth
Grapholita packardi Zeller, 1875Cherry fruit worm
Helicoverpa armigera Hübner, 1805African cotton bollworm
Hellinsia paleaceus Zeller, 1873
Hemaris (Hemaris) diffinis Boisduval, 1836Bumble bee moth
Hesperia colorado harpalus W. H. Edwards, 1881Idaho Branded Skipper
Hesperia metea Scudder, 1863Cobweb Skipper
Hyles lineata (Fabricius, 1775)⇒ Hyles livornica Esper, 1779
Hyles livornica Esper, 1779Striped hawk moth
Hyphantria cunea Drury, 1773American white moth
Hypsopygia costalis Fabricius, 1775Clover hay moth
Idia americalis Guenée, 1854American Idia
Idia denticulalis Harvey, 1875Toothed Idia
Inachis io (Linnaeus, 1758)⇒ Aglais io Linnaeus, 1758
Junonia coenia Hübner, 1822Buckeye
Kedestes lema lema Neave, 1910
Lampides boeticus Linnaeus, 1767Bean butterfly
Lascoria ambigualis Walker, 1865Ambiguous Moth
Leucoma salicis Linnaeus, 1758Satin Moth
Limenitis archippus Cramer, 1775Viceroy
Limenitis arthemis Drury, 1773Albo Admiral
Limenitis astyanax Fabricius, 1775Red-spotted purple
Lucida lucia melitaea (M.W.K. Draudt, 1923)⇒ Lucida lucia scopas Mabille, 1891
Lycaena (Lycaena) phlaeas Linnaeus, 1761American Copper
Lymantria (Porthetria) dispar Linnaeus, 1758Asian Gypsy Moth
Macrochilo litophora Grote, 1873Angulate Fan-foot
Macroglossum bombus Walker, 1856
Manduca brontes pamphilius Cramer, 1782
Manduca quinquemaculatus (Haworth, 1803)⇒ Manduca quinquemaculata Haworth, 1803
Maniola (Maniola) jurtina Linnaeus, 1758Meadow Brown
Marblepsis tiphia Swinhoe, 1903
Marmara serotinella Busck, 1915
Mellilla xanthometata Walker, 1862Orange Wing
Metzneria lappella Linnaeus, 1758Burdock moth
Monopis crocicapitella Clemens, 1859Bird Nest Moth
Monopis pavlovskii (Zagulajev, 1955)⇒ Monopis pavlovski Zagulajev, 1955
Nadata gibbosa Smith & Abbot, 1797Rough Prominent
Napeogenes tolosa amara Godman, 1899Tolosa Tigerwing
Neoxeniades braesia andricus Mabille, 1895
Niconiades cydia Hewitson, 1876
Noctua pronuba Linnaeus, 1758Common yellow underwing moth
Nycterosea obstipata Fabricius, 1794Gem
Nymphalis (Nymphalis) antiopa Linnaeus, 1758Camberwell Beaty
Nymphalis (Roddia) vaualbum (Denis & Schi..., 1775)⇒ Nymphalis l-album Denis & Schi..., 1775
Ochlodes sylvanoides Boisduval, 1852Western Skipper
Oegoconia quadripuncta Haworth, 1828Four-spotted Obscure
Orthotaenia undulana Denis & Schi..., 1775Dusky Leafroller
Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner, 1796Corn moth
Pachysphinx modesta Harris, 1839Big poplar sphinx
Pantacordis scotinella Rebel, 1916
Papilio (Heraclides) cresphontes Cramer, 1777Eastern Giant Swallowtail
Papilio (Papilio) machaon Linnaeus, 1758'Baird's' Old World Swallowtail
Papilio (Pterourus) glaucus Linnaeus, 1758Canadian tiger swallowtail
Papilio (Pterourus) troilus Linnaeus, 1758Blue swallowtail
Pararge aegeria Linnaeus, 1758Speckled Wood
Parides vertumnus cixius G.R. Gray, 1853
Peridroma saucia Hübner, 1808Pearly Underwing
Perophthalma tullius lasius Motschoulsky, 1845
Phalaenophana pyramusalis Walker, 1859Dark-banded Owlet
Phoebis sennae Linnaeus, 1758Cloudless giant sulphur
Phyciodes tharos Drury, 1773Early Pearly Crescentspot
Pieris (Artogeia) napi Linnaeus, 1758'Margined' Mustard White
Pieris (Artogeia) rapae Linnaeus, 1758Cabbage butterfly
Pieris (Pieris) brassicae Linnaeus, 1758Cabbage Butterfly
Pleuroprucha insulsaria Guenée, 1858Common Tan Wave
Plodia interpunctella Hübner, 1813Cloaked knot-horn moth
Plutella (Plutella) xylostella Linnaeus, 1758Cabbage moth
Poanes hobomok Harris, 1862Hobomok Skipper
Poanes viator Edwards, 1865Broad Marsh Skipper
Pococera expandens Walker, 1863Double-humped Pococera Moth
Polites peckius W. Kirby, 1837Peck skipper
Polygonia interrogationis Fabricius, 1798Question Mark
Polyommatus icarus lacon Jermyns, 1825
Pryeria sinica Moore, 1877Euonymous Defoliator Moth
Pseudochelaria walsinghami Dietz, 1900Walsingham'S Moth
Psyche casta Pallas, 1767Bagworm moth
Pyralis farinalis Linnaeus, 1758Meal Moth
Pyraphlecta melissodes Tams, 1932
Pyrisitia lisa (Boisduval & ..., 1830)⇒ Eurema lisa Boisduval & ..., 1833
Pyromorpha dimidiata Herrich-Schä..., 1854Orange-patched Smoky Moth
Pyrrharctia (Isia) isabella Smith, 1797Banded woolly bear
Renia discoloralis Guenée, 1854Discolored Renia
Renia flavipunctalis Geyer, 1832Even-lined Renia
Rheumaptera hastata Linnaeus, 1758Argent & Sable
Samia cynthia Drury, 1773Ailanthus silk moth
Saurita pontia Druce, 1894
Scolecocampa liburna Geyer, 1823Dead Wood Borer Moth
Scoliopteryx libatrix Linnaeus, 1758Herald
Spargaloma sexpunctata Grote, 1873Sensitive fern
Sparganothis reticulatana (Clemens, 1860)⇒ Cenopis reticulatana Clemens, 1860
Speyeria cybele Fabricius, 1775Great spangled fritillary
Speyeria idalia Drury, 1773Female Regal Fritillary
Speyeria mormonia arge Strecker, 1878
Sphingicampa bisecta (Lintner, 1879)⇒ Syssphinx bisecta Lintner, 1879
Spilosoma virginica Fabricius, 1798Virginia Ermine Moth
Spodoptera exigua Hübner, 1808African armyworm
Strymon melinus Hübner, 1818Common hairstreak
Synanthedon castaneae Busck, 1913Chestnut Borer
Systropha chrysura (Perez, 1905)⇒ Systropha planidens Giraud, 1861
Tetanolita floridana Smith, 1895Florida Owlet
Thoressa fusca caenis Leech, 1894
Thorybes daunus Cramer, 1777
Thorybes pylades Scudder, 1870Cloudy Wing
Thymelicus lineola Ochsenheimer, 1808Essex Skipper
Tischeria perplexa (Braun, 1972)⇒ Coptotriche perplexa A.F. Braun, 1972
Trichoplusia ni Hübner, 1803Cabbage Looper
Trifurcula (Levarchama) eurema Tutt, 1899Field Lotus Pigmy
Urbanus proteus Linnaeus, 1758Bean leaf roller
Vanessa atalanta Linnaeus, 1758Red Admiral
Vanessa cardui Linnaeus, 1758Cosmopolitan
Wallengrenia otho Smith, 1797Broken Dash
Xanthorhoe defensaria Guenée, 1858Tortoises
Xanthorhoe ferrugata Clerck, 1759Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Zamopsyche commentella Dyar, 1923
Zerynthia (Zerynthia) polyxena (Denis & Schi..., 1775)⇒ Zerynthia rumina Linnaeus, 1758
Zeuzera pyrina Linnaeus, 1761Leopard Moth
Zimmermannia bosquella Chambers, 1878
Zimmermannia phleophaga Busck, 1914

Subnodes of Lepidoptera with occurrences in Fairfax County
SuborderGlossata
Fabricius, 1775
Modern butterflies and moths
33
162
186
Families
Genera
Species

Taxom



Lepidoptera (Linnaeus 1758)
Lepidoptera (Linnaeus 1758)


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