Group 7 of 8You count these
Butterflies/Moths
Scaled wings and a coiled feeding tube. Butterflies hold wings up at rest; moths rest with wings flat.
What to look for
- Broad, scaled wings
- Coiled proboscis for feeding
- Butterflies rest wings up; moths flat
- Active by day (most butterflies)
Don’t mix up with
Day-flying moths count here too — look for feathery antennae.
In the 2025 count
128,248butterflies/moths counted
Photo gallery
Photos from census counters
Drop zone — add your own photos for this group in the CMS. We’ll size them and add alt text and captions.
