Based on 1,324 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Arkansas, American Lady is most often recorded in June; in Arkansas it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #13 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in Arkansas by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Arkansas in June
Diana Fritillary
Great Spangled Fritillary
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Pearl Crescent
Common Buckeye
Pipevine Swallowtail
Zebra Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Places to look in Arkansas
State ParkCrater of Diamonds State Park
State ParkArkansas Post
National ForestOuachita National Forest
State ParkPetit Jean State Park
State ParkPinnacle Mountain State Park
State ParkLake Fort Smith State Park
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in Arkansas?
Mainly April–July, with the most records in June.
How common is American Lady in Arkansas?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Arkansas (1,324 records in our sample).