15 Beautiful Blue Moths You May Spot in the Garden

Blue moths are not just a mesmerizing sight in your backyard but a symbol of a thriving ecosystem.

Scientific  Name: Cyanopepla griseldis

These blue moths are native to central Mexico and have a vibrant appearance. Active at night, they are a key pollinator for night-blooming plants.

Scientific  Name: Dysphania palmyra

It is a medium-sized diurnal moth with a stunning combination of various shades of blue of over the wings. It favors flowers from the Asteraceae family.

Scientific  Name: Lymire edwardsii

This one is native to southern Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Nocturnal and active at night, it feeds on flower nectar and rubber tree leaves.

Scientific  Name: Amata phegea

It is quite a common sight in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These blue moths have white spots on the wings with a distinctive faded orange band on the body.

Scientific  Name: Elbella scylla

Common in North America, Mexico, and Central America, the Scylla Firetip is a fast and agile flier, feeding on the nectar of various flowers.

Scientific  Name: Pompelon marginata

Blue-margined Zygaenid is a beautiful diurnal moth native to Southeast Asia. It has a beautiful combination of black and blue on its wings.

Scientific  Name: Palpita vitrealis

This moth has a shiny sky blue hue at the bottom of its wings that tones down to white towards its head.

Scientific Name: Catocala fraxini

This blue moth stands out with its vibrant hindwings. It can be found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and gardens.

Scientific Name: Zygaena transalpine

This has to be the prettiest moth on this list, with a light blue shimmer on its wings with red-maroon spots. It primarily feeds on flower nectar.

Scientific Name: Ctenucha virginica

The White-Tipped Ctenucha moth is