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Therefore consider the list below as a general indicator of the insects, bugs and spiders that may be found in a given state or province. The list below showcases all Wyoming Insects (848 Found) currently in the InsectIdentification.org database.
The Sheridan's Green Hairstreak (Callophrys sheridanii), designated as the official state insect of Wyoming, is a captivating and unique butterfly species endemic to the state. Characterized by its striking iridescent green coloration and intricate wing patterns, this diminutive butterfly can be found fluttering through Wyoming's open prairies ...
26 lut 2009 · Sheridan's green hairstreak was adopted as Wyoming's State Butterfly on February 26, 2009. This lovely insect is distinctive, being one of the few green butterflies in our region. It was first discovered in 1877 near the location of present-day Sheridan, Wyoming.
The list below showcases all Butterflies and Moths related to the state/territory of Wyoming currently in the InsectIdentification.org database. Entries are listed below in alphabetical order (A-to-Z).
If you have an insect (or any other small arthropods) you would like to have identified you can take it to your local University of Wyoming Extension office. The knowledgeable personnel who work there can often identify insects, especially common pests immediately.
The Sheridan’s green hairstreak butterfly was first observed by settlers in 1877 near what’s now Sheridan, Wyoming, but it only became Wyoming’s state butterfly in 2009. The tops of the butterfly’s wings are dark gray-brown, but the wings’ underside is green—anywhere from bright green to a dark grayish green.
This Guide provides information on the identification, distribution, status, and ecology of Wyoming's species. You can search for specific species in the Search box at the top of the page, or browse by clicking through the taxonomic tree shown above.
