2023-09-18 10:01:30
There are plenty of things to buzz about when it comes to the 50 states. From their state flowers to animals, there are many fascinating pieces of fauna that identify and symbolize each state.
Also among those are the official state insects and butterflies. Nearly every state has a state insect or butterfly, with only two states not having one: Iowa and Michigan, as well as the District of Columbia. The first state to adopt a state insect was California.
It’s time to see which state bug is more fly than the other. Here are the official state insects and butterflies from 48 states:
Alabama
The monarch butterfly is Alabama’s state insect. It was designated in 1989
The eastern tiger swallowtail is Alabama’s state mascot and state butterfly. It was adopted in 1989.
Alaska
The four spot skimmer dragonfly is the state insect of Alaska. It was designated in 1995.
Arizona
The two-tailed swallowtail butterfly is Arizona’s state butterfly. It was designated in 2001.
Arkansas
The honeybee is Arkansas’ state insect. It was designated in 1973.
California
The California dogface butterfly is California’s state insect. It was designated in 1972.
Colorado
The Colorado hairstreak butterfly is the state insect of Colorado. It was designated in 1996.
Connecticut
The European praying mantis is the official state insect of Connecticut. It was designated in 1977.
Delaware
The state bug of Delaware is the ladybug. It was designated in 1974.
The tiger swallowtail is Delaware’s state butterfly. It was designated in 1999.
Florida
The zebra longwing is Florida’s state butterfly. It was designated in 1996.
Georgia
The state insect of Georgia is the honeybee.
The tiger swallowtail is the state butterfly of Georgia.
Hawaii
The Kamehameha butterflyor Pulelehua, is Hawaii’s state insect. It was designated in 2009.
Idaho
The monarch butterfly is Idaho’s state insect. It was designated in 1992.
Illinois
The state insect of Illinois is the monarch butterfly. It was designated in 1975.
Indiana
The Say’s firefly is Indiana’s state insect. It was designated in 2018.
Kansas
The honeybee is Kansas’ state insect. It was designated in 1976.
Kentucky
The viceroy butterfly is Kentucky’s state butterfly. It as designated in 1990.
Louisiana
Louisiana’s state insect is the honeybee. It was designated in 1977.
Maine
The honeybee is Maine’s state insect. It was designated in 1975.
Maryland
The Baltimore checkerspot butterfly is the official insect of Maryland. It was designated in 1973.
Massachusetts
The ladybug is Massachusetts’ state insect. It was designated in 1974.
Minnesota
The Monarch is Minnesota’s state butterfly. It was designated in 2000.
Mississippi
The state butterfly of Mississippi is the spicebush swallowtail. It was chosen in 1991.
The honeybee is the state insect of Mississippi. It was designated in 1980.
Missouri
The western honeybee is Missouri’s state insect. It was designated in 1985.
Montana
The mourning cloak is Montana’s state insect. It was designated in 2001.
Nebraska
The honeybee is Nebraska’s state insect. It was designated in 1975.
Nevada
Nevada’s state insect is the vivid dancer damselfly. It was designated in 2009.
New Hampshire
The ladybug is New Hampshire’s state insect. It was designated in 1977.
The Karner Blue is New Hampshire’s state butterfly. It was adopted in 1992.
New Jersey
New Jersey’s state insect is the honeybee. It was designated in 1974.
New Mexico
The Tarantula hawk wasp is New Mexico’s state insect. It was designated in 1989.
New York
The ladybug is New York’s state insect. It was selected in 1989.
North Carolina
The honeybee is North Carolina’s state insect. It was designated in 1973.
The Eastern tiger swallowtail is North Carolina’s state butterfly. It was designated in 2012.
North Dakota
The ladybug is North Dakota’s state insect. It was selected in 2011.
Ohio
Ohio’s state insect is the ladybug. It was designated in 1975.
Oklahoma
The European honeybee is Oklahoma’s state insect. It was designated in 1992
The black swallowtail is Oklahoma’s state butterfly. It was selected in 1996.
Oregon
The Oregon swallowtail butterfly is Oregon’s state insect. It was designated in 1977.
Pennsylvania
The firefly is Pennsylvania’s state insect. It was selected in 1988.
Rhode Island
The American burying beetle is Rhode Island’s state insect. It was designated in 2015.
South Carolina
The Eastern tiger swallowtail is South Carolina’s state butterfly. It was designated in 1994.
The Carolina Mantis is South Carolina’s state insect. It was selected in 1988.
South Dakota
South Dakota’s state insect is the honeybee. It was designated in 1978.
Tennessee
The official state insects of Tennessee are the firefly and ladybug. They were designated in 1975.
The honeybee is Tennessee’s state agricultural insect. It was designated in 1990.
The state butterfly of Tennessee is the zebra swallowtail. It was adopted in 1995.
Texas
The Monarch butterfly is Texas’ state insect. It was adopted in 1995.
Utah
The honeybee is Utah’s state insect. It was adopted in 1983.
Vermont
The honeybee is Vermont’s state insect. It was adopted in 1978.
The Monarch is Vermont’s state butterfly. It was designated in 1987.
Virginia
The tiger swallowtail butterfly is Virginia’s state insect. It was designated in 1991
Washington
The green darner dragonfly is Washington’s state insect. It was adopted in 1997.
West Virginia
West Virginia’s state butterfly is the Monarch. It was designated in 1995.
The honeybee is West Virginia’s state insect. It was adopted in 2002.
Wisconsin
The honeybee is Wisconsin’s state insect. It was designated in 1977.
Wyoming
The Sheridan’s green hairstreak is Wyoming’s state insect. It was adopted in 2009.
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