Butterflies in Iceland
Due to the subarctic climate of the country, very few butterflies have been spotted in Iceland. However, occasional sightings of visiting butterflies during the summer have occurred, including the Peacock Butterfly, the Red Admiral, and the Cabbage White.
List of Different Butterfly Species of Iceland
Brush-Footed (Nymphalidae)
- Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
- Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
- Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
- Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
Whites and Sulphurs (Pieridae)
- Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae)
- Small White (Pieris rapae)