Lepidoptera Exceptions

The following species do not require USDA permits for interstate movement in the Continental US.

Scientific NameCommon Name
Antheraea polyphemusPolyphemus Moth
Bombyx moriSilkworm
Cadra cautellaAlmond Moth
Cadra figulilellaRaisin Moth
Ephestia kuehniella Mediterranean Flour Moth
Estigmene acrea Saltmarsh Moth
Galleria mellonella Greater Wax Moth
Hyles lineataWhite-Lined Sphinx Moth
Manduca quinquemaculata Tomato Hornworm
Pieris rapaeCabbage White Butterfly
Plodia interpunctellaIndian Meal Moth
Plutella xylostellaDiamondback Moth
Sitotroga cerealellaAngoumois Grain Moth
Spodoptera exiguaBeet Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperdaFall Armyworm
Trichoplusia ni Cabbage Looper
Vanessa atalantaRed Admiral
Vanessa carduiPainted Lady
Vanessa virginiensisPainted Beauty