Listing of Butterfly Or Moth insects that can be found in the state/territory of British Columbia

Learn the common MOTHS in British Columbia, AND how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen?

There are a total of [ 189 ] British Columbia Moths in the ButterflyIdentification.org database. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page.

Many moths in BC and around the world have some of the most vivid coloring and cryptic patterning imaginable and put many butterflies to shame. The various moth genera here in BC are well represented and range in wingspan size from less than 1 cm up to 15 cm.

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Learn about some of the most common moth species found in BC, from large, showy giant silkmoths to tiny but destructive clothes moths that attack fabrics. Discover the natural histories of BC’s wonderful moths!

Moths are found all around the world and are closely related to the more colourful butterfly. However, moths are nocturnal animals and are more pastel-coloured to blend into the darker surroundings of night.

Feb 15, 2025 · Last week I released an update to the BC Leps Curated List which updates the BC list (now at 2855) and adds New Additions and Taxon Changes sections.

In British Columbia, there are about 2285 species of Lepidoptera recorded -- 184 are butterflies (including 29 skippers) and 2101 are moths. These numbers vary depending on the authorities consulted.

I've used the iNaturalist taxonomy under Moths and Butterflies for moths to create a table of superfamilies to visually browse. The site limits display to the top 500 most frequently observed species within a given search, hence for some superfamilies (SF) such as Noctuoidea, the individual families (F) need to be perused in order to see all of ...