Common Moth and Butterflies of Indiana

A list of the common Lepidoptera of Indiana. Many of these moths are also common throughout the Midwest.

Please note: The tags are still being updated.

White M Hairstreak ¹
Parrhasius m-album

Gray Hairstreak ²
Strymon melinus

Acadian Hairstreak
Satyrium acadica

Banded Hairstreak ³
Satyrium calanus

Eastern Banded Hairstreak
Satyrium calanus falacer

Hickory Hairstreak
Satyrium caryaevorus

Edwards' Hairstreak ⁴
Satyrium edwardsii

Oak Hairstreak ⁵
Satyrium favonius

Striped Hairstreak ⁶
Satyrium liparops

Northeastern Striped Hairstreak
Satyrium liparops strigosum

Coral Hairstreak ⁷
Satyrium titus

Juniper Hairstreak ⁸
Callophrys gryneus

Olive Hairstreak ⁹
Callophrys gryneus gryneus

Henry's Elfin ¹⁰
Callophrys henrici

Frosted Elfin ¹¹
Callophrys irus

Eastern Pine Elfin ²
Callophrys niphon

Hoary Elfin ¹²
Callophrys polios

Red-banded Hairstreak ¹³
Calycopis cecrops

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