List of Lepidoptera of Massachusetts

The following is a list of Lepidoptera present in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. There are over 200 different species of moths in the state, but due to similarities many are often mistaken for other species.

List criteria and legend

 * Criteria


 * Photography – The list below does not cite vernacular photography, all photography sourcing must be verified by and/or taken by an expert in the field.
 * Range – The list below generally excludes vagrancy, Lepidoptera that are native or have been introduced to the state are preferred. Photos alone can not establish a range unless specifically stated.


 * Legend

Image notes

 * Hyphantria cunea – The females of this species are unspotted.
 * Lymantria dispar dispar – Males of this species are brown in color.