Many varieties of Butterflies and Moths (Lepidopteron) populations thrive within our community.

Here is a list of Moths and Butterflies that could be seen in our area:

BUTTERFLIES
1. White Admiral (80-85 mm wingspan)
White bands running down its fore and hind wings. Bluish markings on its wing tips as well as red spots on its wings.
2. Red Admiral (50-58 mm wingspan)
Bright orange-red bands on its forewings
3. Printed Lady (50-58 mm wingspan)
It is orange with a rosy tinge, black and white marbling, and a row of 4 or 5 small eyespots on the underside of its hind wings.
4. Mourning Cloak (70-85 mm wingspan)
Large yellow borders on the edges of its wings, which contrast strikingly with the darker color of the rest of its wings.
5. Monarch (80-100 mm wingspan)
Our most well known butterfly.

SWALLOWTAILS
1. Tiger Swallowtail (100-150 mm wingspan)
Yellow with Black, Tiger-like stripes
2. Black Swallowtail (70-90 mm wingspan)
Mostly black with orange and yellow markings.
MOTH PORTRAITS 1. Luna Moth (80-115 mm wingspan)
Pale green with purple margins and eye spots. Long tails on its hind wings give it a very distinctive shape.
2. Polyphemus Moth (90-140 mm wingspan)
Brownish orange with black and white irregular lines running down its forewings. It has two large eyespots on its hind wings and two smaller ones on its forewings.

Publications on butterflies can be found at your local bookstore, such as the bookstore on Beechwood Avenue, or The Ottawa Public library. Several plants can be a part of your backyard garden to attract these wonderful additions to our insect world.