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Butterflies of Alabama

This guide is a reference for identifying species of butterflies reported from Alabama. If you have additions or corrections please send them to jpfriel@ua.edu.

Texan Crescent 1
Anthanassa texana
Phaon Crescent 2
Phyciodes phaon
Pearl Crescent 3
Phyciodes tharos
Baltimore Checkerspot 4
Euphydryas phaeton
Gorgone Checkerspot 5
Chlosyne gorgone
Silvery Checkerspot 6
Chlosyne nycteis
Red Admiral 7
Vanessa atalanta
Painted Lady 8
Vanessa cardui
American Lady 9
Vanessa virginiensis
Mourning Cloak 10
Nymphalis antiopa
Eastern Comma 11
Polygonia comma
Question Mark 12
Polygonia interrogationis
White Peacock Butterfly 13
Anartia jatrophae
Malachite 14
Siproeta stelenes
Common Buckeye 15
Junonia coenia

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