Based on 1,949 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Georgia, American Lady is most often recorded in May; in Georgia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #12 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in Georgia 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 Georgia in May
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Horace's Duskywing
Silver-spotted Skipper
Common Buckeye
Monarch
Zabulon Skipper
Fiery Skipper
Summer Azure
Places to look in Georgia
State ParkCentennial Olympic Park
Botanical GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden
State ParkNew Echota
National ForestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
State ParkKolomoki Mounds State Park
State ParkGeorge T. Bagby State Park
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in Georgia?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in May.
How common is American Lady in Georgia?
It ranks #12 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Georgia (1,949 records in our sample).