Based on 1,616 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Hampshire, American Lady is most often recorded in July; in New Hampshire it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire in July
Monarch
Great Spangled Fritillary
Silver-spotted Skipper
Dun Skipper
American Copper
Common Wood-Nymph
Atlantis Fritillary
Northern Pearly-eye
Places to look in New Hampshire
National ForestWhite Mountain National Forest
State ParkFranconia Notch State Park
State ParkOdiorne Point State Park
State ParkMount Washington State Park
State ParkRhododendron State Park
State ParkPawtuckaway State Park
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in New Hampshire?
Mainly May–October, with the most records in July.
How common is American Lady in New Hampshire?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in New Hampshire (1,616 records in our sample).