Black and Dark-Colored Butterfly Identification. If you saw a black butterfly and you're wondering what kind it is, this guide can help. It has clear, easy-to-understand descriptions and useful photos that will help you identify the black or dark-colored butterfly you saw.

Do you want to know what kind of black butterfly you saw in your garden? Here are 46 species of black butterflies found in the US.

" Several of our favorite butterflies are black, either solid black or shades of black with other markings. In order to help identify black butterflies, and provide a side-by-side comparison, we have included below photos of several common black and dark-brown butterflies.

Black Swallowtails are one of the most common garden butterflies in the United States. They love flower nectar and frequently stop to drink on garden plants. Their caterpillars use cultivated herbs like parsley and mint as host plants .

Identify black butterflies with wings open by using the side-by-side photo comparison. See photos of their life cycle and flight range map.