Based on 1,337 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wisconsin, American Lady is most often recorded in May; in Wisconsin it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #13 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin in May
Juvenal's Duskywing
Red Admiral
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Small White
Mourning Cloak
Black Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Places to look in Wisconsin
State ParkAztalan State Park
State ParkWyalusing State Park
National ForestChequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
State ParkMerrick State Park
State ParkPerrot State Park
State ParkLake Kegonsa State Park
FAQ
When does American Lady appear in Wisconsin?
Mainly April–August, with the most records in May.
How common is American Lady in Wisconsin?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Wisconsin (1,337 records in our sample).