This is a list of United States state insects:
| State | State insect | Binomial nomenclature | Image | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Monarch Butterfly | Danaus plexippus |  | 1989[1] |
| Alaska | Four-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly | Libellula quadrimaculata |  | |
| Arizona | Two-Tailed Swallowtail (State Butterfly) | Papilio multicaudata |  | |
| Arkansas | European Honey Bee (State Insect) | Apis mellifera |  | 1973[2] |
| Diana Fritillary Butterfly (State Butterfly) | Speyeria diana |  | 2007[2] | |
| California | California Dogface Butterfly | Zerene eurydice | | |
| Colorado | Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly | Hypaurotis crysalus | | |
| Connecticut | European Mantis | Mantis religiosa |  | |
| Delaware | Ladybug (State Bug) | Coccinella septempunctata |  | 1974[3] |
| Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (State Butterfly) | Papilio glaucus |  | 1999[4] | |
| Florida | Zebra Longwing Butterfly (State Butterfly) | Heliconius charithonia |  | |
| Georgia | European Honey Bee (State Insect) | Apis mellifera | | 1975[5] |
| Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (State Butterfly) | Papilio glaucus | | 1988[6] | |
| Idaho | Monarch Butterfly | Danaus plexippus | | 1992[7] |
| Illinois | Monarch Butterfly | Danaus plexippus | | 1975[8] |
| Kansas | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | |
| Kentucky | Viceroy Butterfly | Limenitis archippus |  | |
| Louisiana | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | |
| Maine | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | |
| Maryland | Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly | Euphydryas phaeton |  | 1973[9] |
| Massachusetts | Ladybug | Coccinella septempunctata | | |
| Minnesota | Monarch Butterfly | Danaus plexippus | | 2000[10] |
| Mississippi | European Honey Bee (State Insect) | Apis mellifera | | 1980[11] |
| Spicebush Swallowtail (State Butterfly) | Papilio troilus |  | 1991[11] | |
| Missouri | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | |
| Montana | Mourning Cloak Butterfly | Nymphalis antiopa |  | |
| Nebraska | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | |
| New Hampshire | Ladybug (State Insect) | Coccinella septempunctata | | 1977[12] |
| Karner Blue Butterfly (State Butterfly) | Lycaeides melissa (subspecies samuelis) | .jpg/150px-Lycaeides_melissa_samuelis_(cropped).jpg) | 1992[12] | |
| New Jersey | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | |
| New Mexico | Tarantula Hawk Wasp (State Insect) | Pepsis formosa |  | 1989[13] |
| Sandia Hairstreak Butterfly (State Butterfly) | Callophrys mcfarlandi | | 2003[14] | |
| New York | Nine-spotted Ladybug | Coccinella novemnotata | | 1989[15] |
| North Carolina | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | 1973[16] |
| Ohio | Ladybug | Coccinella septempunctata | | |
| Oklahoma | European Honey Bee (State Insect) | Apis mellifera | | 1992[17] |
| Black Swallowtail Butterfly (State Butterfly) | Papilio polyxenes |  | 1996[17] | |
| Oregon | Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly | Papilio oregonius |  | |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Firefly (State Insect) | Photuris pennsylvanica |  | 1974[18] |
| Ladybug (?) | Coccinella septempunctata | | ||
| South Carolina | Carolina mantis (State Insect) | Stagmomantis carolina |  | 1988[19] |
| Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (State Butterfly) | Papilio glaucus | | 1994[20] | |
| South Dakota | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | |
| Tennessee | Common Eastern Firefly (State Insect) | Photuris pyralis | | 1975[21] |
| Ladybug (State Insect) | Coccinella septempunctata | | 1975[21] | |
| European Honey Bee (State Agricultural Insect) | Apis mellifera | | 1990[21] | |
| Zebra Swallowtail (State Butterfly) | Eurytides marcellus |  | 1995[21] | |
| Texas | Monarch Butterfly | Danaus plexippus | | 1995[22] |
| Utah | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | | 1983[23] |
| Vermont | European Honey Bee (State Insect) | Apis mellifera | | 1978[24] |
| Monarch Butterfly (State Butterfly) | Danaus plexippus | | 1987[25] | |
| Virginia | Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly | Papilio glaucus | | |
| Washington | Green Darner Dragonfly | Anax junius |  | 1997[26] |
| West Virginia | European Honey Bee (State Insect) | Apis mellifera | | 2002[27] |
| Monarch Butterfly (State Butterfly) | Danaus plexippus | | 1995[28] | |
| Wisconsin | European Honey Bee | Apis mellifera | |
See also
References
- ^ Official Alabama Insect. Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. The monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a Milkweed butterfly ( Subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent The Four-spotted Chaser, known in North America as the Four-spotted Skimmer ( Libellula quadrimaculata) is a Dragonfly of the family Libellulidae The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. The Two-Tailed Swallowtail ( Papilio multicaudata) is a large North American Butterfly. Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. The Diana Fritillary is a Dimorphic butterfly found in several wooded areas in southern and eastern North America (primarily in the Arkansas River valley several California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The California dogface butterfly ( Zerene eurydice, sometimes placed in the related Genus Colias) has been the State insect The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. The Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly ( Hypaurotis crysalus) is a montane Butterfly native to oak Scrubland in the southwestern United States Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Mantis religiosa, referred to as the European mantis outside of Europe (and known simply as the praying mantis in Europe and elsewhere is one of Delaware ( is a state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7") is the most common The Eastern tiger swallowtail, Papilio glaucus, is a large (12 cm wingspan Swallowtail butterfly. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The Zebra Longwing Heliconius charithonia, (also known as the Zebra Heliconian) is a species of Butterfly belonging to the subfamily Heliconiinae The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The Eastern tiger swallowtail, Papilio glaucus, is a large (12 cm wingspan Swallowtail butterfly. The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. The monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a Milkweed butterfly ( Subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a Milkweed butterfly ( Subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. Kansas ( is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American " The Commonwealth of Kentucky ( is a state located in the East Central United States of America. The Viceroy Butterfly ( Limenitis archippus) is a North American Butterfly with a range from the Northwest Territories along the eastern edges The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America The State of Maine ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly, Euphydryas phaeton, is the official State insect of the U The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7") is the most common Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers The monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a Milkweed butterfly ( Subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States The Spicebush Swallowtail ( Papilio troilus) is a fairly black swallowtail found in North America Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Montana ( is a state in the Western United States. One-third of the state in the western part contains numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named of the northern Nymphalis antiopa, known as the Mourning Cloak in North America and the Camberwell Beauty in the British Isles, is a large Butterfly Nebraska ( is a state located on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States and New Hampshire ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7") is the most common The Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, is a small blue Butterfly found in small areas of New Jersey, the Great Lakes region New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. New Mexico ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. The tarantula hawk is the common name for species in the genera Pepsis and Hemipepsis of the family Pompilidae, in the insect The tarantula hawk is the common name for species in the genera Pepsis and Hemipepsis of the family Pompilidae, in the insect The genus Callophrys consists of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Coccinella novemnotata, the nine-spotted ladybug or nine-spotted lady beetle, is a species of ladybug native to North America. Coccinella novemnotata, the nine-spotted ladybug or nine-spotted lady beetle, is a species of ladybug native to North America. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7") is the most common Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. The Black Swallowtail, Papilio polyxenes, also called the American or Parsnip swallowtail is a Butterfly found throughout much of North America Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The Oregon Swallowtail ( Papilio oregonius, sometimes classified as Papilio machaon oregonius or Papilio bairdii oregonius) is a species of Swallowtail The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Photuris is a Genus of fireflies ( Beetles of the family Lampyridae wherein are the Femme fatale fireflies Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7") is the most common South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. The Carolina mantis ( Stagmomantis carolina) is a Praying mantis native to the Southern United States and one of six Species found The Eastern tiger swallowtail, Papilio glaucus, is a large (12 cm wingspan Swallowtail butterfly. South Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. Photuris is a Genus of fireflies ( Beetles of the family Lampyridae wherein are the Femme fatale fireflies Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7") is the most common The Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly ( Eurytides marcellus, other authorities list the species under genera in the family including Iphiclides, Graphium and Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a Milkweed butterfly ( Subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. Vermont ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a Milkweed butterfly ( Subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state The Eastern tiger swallowtail, Papilio glaucus, is a large (12 cm wingspan Swallowtail butterfly. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The Green Darner or Common Green Darner ( Anax junius) is a Dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae, native to North America. West Virginia ( is a state in the Appalachian Upland South, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, bordered by The monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a Milkweed butterfly ( Subfamily Danainae in the family Nymphalidae. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States These are lists of US state insignia as designated by tradition or the respective state legislatures: List of U This is a list of official US state butterflies: See also List of U Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors. Alabama Department of Archives & History (2001-07-12). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Retrieved on 2007-03-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China.
- ^ a b Arkansas - State symbols and emblems
- ^ Delaware Code Title 29 § 309
- ^ Delaware Code Title 29 § 315
- ^ State Symbols of Georgia, Georgia General Assembly
- ^ State Butterfly, Office of Secretary of state of Georgia website. The Georgia General Assembly is the state legislature of the U The secretary of state of the US state of Georgia is an Elected official with a wide variety of responsibilities including supervising
- ^ Idaho Symbols, Insect: Monarch Butterfly. Idaho State Symbols, Emblems, and Mascots. SHG resources, state handbook & guide. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
- ^ State Symbol: Illinois Official Insect — Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). [Illinois] State Symbols. Illinois State Museum. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
- ^ Marylands Kids Page - State Symbols
- ^ Minnesota State Symbols (PDF). Minnesota House of Representatives. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
- ^ a b State Symbols, p. 4. Office of the Secretary of State of Mississippi. Retrieved 2008-03-29
- ^ a b State Animal, the New Hampshire Almanac, New Hampshire State Library. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Retrieved 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
- ^ Welcome to the New Mexico State Capitol (brochure), New Mexico Legislature. The New Mexico Legislature is the Legislative branch of the State government of New Mexico. Retrieved 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
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- ^ "Symbols of New York State", New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved 2008-03-30
- ^ "Official State Symbols of North Carolina", North Carolina State Library, State of North Carolina. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Retrieved on 2008-01-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France.
- ^ a b Oklahoma Almanac, State Emblems (pp. 37-40)
- ^ Pennsylvania State History: Symbols at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Retrieved 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
- ^ The State Insect, South Carolina Legislature Online. The South Carolina General Assembly, also called the South Carolina Legislature, is the state legislature of the U Retrieved 2008-03-29
- ^ The State Butterfly, South Carolina Legislature Online. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King The South Carolina General Assembly, also called the South Carolina Legislature, is the state legislature of the U Retrieved 2008-03-29
- ^ a b c d State Symbols, Tennessee Department of State. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Retrieved 2008-03-29
- ^ Texas State Symbols. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King The Texas State Library and Archives. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
- ^ Utah Symbols - Honey Bee from utah. gov "Pioneer - Utah's Online Library" page. Retrieved on 2008-03-25
- ^ (Vermont) State Insect. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Vermont Department of Libraries. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
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- ^ Symbols of Washington State. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved on 2007-03-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty
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