Based on 3,182 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Massachusetts, American Lady is most often recorded in July; in Massachusetts it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts in July
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Small White
American Copper
Red Admiral
Spicebush Swallowtail
Common Wood-Nymph
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Places to look in Massachusetts
Botanical GardenArnold Arboretum
Botanical GardenBoston Public Garden
Botanical GardenBerkshire Botanical Garden
State ParkHalibut Point State Park
State ParkHammond Pond Reservation
State ParkTolland State Forest
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in Massachusetts?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in July.
How common is American Lady in Massachusetts?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Massachusetts (3,182 records in our sample).