Kid’s Corner
State Butterflies
Most states have official butterflies or insects. However, Missouri does not have one…
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Every state in our country has something "special" or "unique" to offer both its residents and visitors. Most states have a special song, bird or flower that they feel represent them well. Did you know some states even have an "official" butterfly? Well, they do! After passing a law, the governors of these states have declared a certain butterfly to be the "official" butterfly of that particular state. Some states, though, call it an offical "insect" rather than butterfly, but we know they are just as beautiful, whatever you call them!
State Butterflies for Other States
Alabama: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Arizona: Two-tailed Swallowtail
Delaware: Tiger Swallowtail
Georgia: Tiger Swallowtail
Kentucky: Viceroy
Minnesota: Monarch
Mississippi: Spicebush Swallowtail
Montana: Mourning Cloak
New Hampshire: Karner Blue
Oklahoma: Black Swallowtail
South Carolina: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Tennessee: Zebra Swallowtail
Vermont: Monarch
West Virginia: Monarch
State Insects for Other States
Alabama: Monarch
California: California Dogface
Colorado: Colorado Hairstreak
Florida: Zebra Longwing
Idaho: Monarch
Illinois: Monarch
Maryland: Baltimore Checkerspot
Oregon: Oregon Swallowtail
Texas: Monarch
Virginia: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
