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.

Butterflies in Iceland

Butterflies in Iceland

List of Different Butterfly Species of Iceland

Brush-Footed (Nymphalidae)

Whites and Sulphurs (Pieridae)

  • Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae)
  • Small White (Pieris rapae)