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.

Cecropia Moth ¹
Hyalophora cecropia

Tulip-tree Silkmoth
Callosamia angulifera

Promethea Silkmoth ²
Callosamia promethea

Luna Moth ³
Actias luna

Polyphemus Moth ⁴
Antheraea polyphemus

Buck Moth ⁵
Hemileuca maia

Hemileuca maia maia ⁶

Nevada Buck Moth ⁷
Hemileuca nevadensis

Io Moth ⁸
Automeris io

Honey Locust Moth ⁹
Sphingicampa bicolor

Rosy Maple Moth ¹⁰
Dryocampa rubicunda

Spiny Oakworm Moth ¹¹
Anisota stigma

Regal Moth ¹²
Citheronia regalis

Pine-devil Moth ¹³
Citheronia sepulcralis

Imperial Moth ¹⁰
Eacles imperialis

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