Based on 3,346 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, American Lady is most often recorded in June; in North Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #11 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in North Carolina 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 North Carolina in June
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Great Spangled Fritillary
Pipevine Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Common Buckeye
Monarch
Small White
Places to look in North Carolina
Botanical GardenCoker Arboretum
Botanical GardenDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden
State ParkFort Macon State Park
State ParkHanging Rock State Park
State ParkCrowders Mountain State Park
Botanical GardenNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in North Carolina?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in June.
How common is American Lady in North Carolina?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in North Carolina (3,346 records in our sample).