Orange Colored Butterfly Comparison & Identification

A large number of butterfly species feature orange coloration, markings and patterns. Identification is often difficult. Shown below are photographs of several common orange and gold butterflies to aid in identification.

Orange Butterfly Identification Chart

The identification chart below shows photographs of common orange-colored butterflies, comparing their colorations and markings.

More Orange Butterflies

Ruddy Daggerwing Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Alan Schmierer

Ferris's Ruddy Cooper Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Alan Schmierer

Variable Checkerspot Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Alan Schmierer

Tawny Emperor Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Alan Schmierer

Male Diana Fritillary Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Golden Hairstreak Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Ranger Robb Hannawacker

Hoary Comma Butterfly (dorsal view)

Arizona Metalmark Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Alan Schmierer

List of Some Common Orange Butterflies

American Lady	American Snout
Bordered Patch	Common Buckeye
Eastern Comma	Goatweed Leafwing
Gulf Fritillary	Julia Heliconian
Monarch	Painted Lady
Pearl Crescent	Queen
Question Mark	Red Admiral
Variegated Fritillary	Viceroy

 

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