We are always working on our formal survey of Butterflies, so please check back frequently as we add to the list. Our butterfly taxonomy is based primarily on a list pubished by Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA).

NOTE: If you have expertise in Butterfly identification and would like to help survey the species at Hilton Pond Center, please contact us at RESEARCH.

NYMPHALIDAE
Nymphalinae (Brushfoots & Anglewings Subfamily)
American Snout Libytheana carinenta
Gulf Fritillary Agraulis vanillae
Diana Fritillary Speyeria diana (male, at right, on Pickerelweed; uncommon butterfly species for the South Carolina Piedmont)
Pearl Crescent Phyciodes tharos
Question Mark Polygonia interrogationis
Mourning Cloak Nymphalis antiopa
Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta
Red-spotted Purple Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Viceroy Liminitis archippus
Hackberry Emperor Asterocampa celtis
Tawny Emperor Asterocampa clyton

Satyrinae (Satyrs & Nymphs Subfamily)
Carolina Satyr Hermeuptychia sosybius
Little Wood-Satyr Megisto cymela
Common Wood-Nymph Cercyonis pegala

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DANAIDAE (Milkweed Butterfly Family)
Monarch Danaus plexippus (top photo)

HESPERIIDAE

Pyrginae (Open-winged or Herb, Shrub & Tree Skipper Subfamily)
Long-tailed Skipper Urbanus proteus
Silver-spotted Skipper Epargyreus clarus
Lace-winged Roadside Skipper Amblyscirtes aesculapius

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