American Silver-bordered Fritillary (Boloria myrina) is in the Brush-footed Butterflies family (Nymphalidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,772 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph American Silver-bordered Fritillary: observations by month (U.S.)
About American Silver-bordered Fritillary
The Silver-bordered fritillary, Boloria myrina, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. Previously classified under a single species, B. myrina was determined to be a distinct species from B. selene through genomic sequencing.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
American Silver-bordered Fritillary by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 521 | June | Jun–Aug |
| New Hampshire | 448 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Maine | 299 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Minnesota | 234 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 224 | June | Jun–Aug |
| New York | 204 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Massachusetts | 201 | July | May–Aug |
| Michigan | 184 | June | Jun–Aug |
| West Virginia | 69 | June | May–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 62 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Connecticut | 47 | July | May–Aug |
| Washington | 35 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Maryland | 29 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Illinois | 26 | July | May–Jul |
| Colorado | 23 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Alaska | 21 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Idaho | 21 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Montana | 17 | July | May–Aug |
| North Dakota | 17 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Wyoming | 14 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Oregon | 12 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Iowa | 9 | August | May–Sep |
| Virginia | 9 | May | May–Jun |
| New Mexico | 8 | July | Jul–Jul |
| South Dakota | 8 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Indiana | 7 | July | May–Sep |
| Nebraska | 7 | June | Jun–Sep |
| Utah | 7 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Rhode Island | 6 | August | May–Sep |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Monarch
Gulf Fritillary
Common Buckeye
Red Admiral
Pearl Crescent
Painted Lady
American Lady
Variegated Fritillary
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph American Silver-bordered Fritillary?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to August.
Where is American Silver-bordered Fritillary most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine.