Based on 1,380 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, American Lady is most often recorded in April; in Oklahoma it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #15 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Monarch
Pearl Crescent
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Red Admiral
Common Buckeye
Goatweed Leafwing
Variegated Fritillary
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly April–July, with the most records in April.
How common is American Lady in Oklahoma?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Oklahoma (1,380 records in our sample).