Based on 2,046 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, American Lady is most often recorded in May; in Maryland it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #19 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in Maryland 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 Maryland in May
Zabulon Skipper
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Pearl Crescent
Silver-spotted Skipper
Small White
Summer Azure
Little Wood Satyr
Places to look in Maryland
State ParkWashington Monument State Park
State ParkPatapsco Valley State Park
State ParkSeneca Creek State Park
State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park
State ParkSusquehanna State Park
State ParkGambrill State Park
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in Maryland?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in May.
How common is American Lady in Maryland?
It ranks #19 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Maryland (2,046 records in our sample).