Southern Indiana. iPhone SE.

All butterfly observations are from a ten acre location where I live in Brown County, Indiana. It’s primarily a mix of mesic upland and dry-mesic upland forest. I’m performing an informal inventory, of sorts, in order to provide a snapshot for future reference. As of April, 2024, I’ve verifiably observed 49 butterfly species here. Most of the observations are from a partially-open ridge that runs through the area. The observed species have been consistent with the larval host plants that are available.

Some of the less commonly reported species for Indiana (based on iNaturalist statistics) include: Eastern Pine Elfin, Henry’s Elfin, West Virginia White, Red-Banded Hairstreak, Falcate Orangetip, and Pepper and Salt Skipper.

Some common Indiana species I haven’t observed here include Red-Spotted Purple, Viceroy, and Hackberry Emperor. Their preferred larval host plants are not common in the area. There are ~60 species of woody plants growing in this location, but no willows due to the upland terrain, and only one poplar tree and one Hackberry tree.

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