Based on 1,769 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Carolina Satyr is most often recorded in April; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #15 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Hermeuptychia sosybius
Carolina Satyr in Tennessee 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 Tennessee in April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail
Zebra Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Juvenal's Duskywing
Red-banded Hairstreak
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Carolina Satyr appear in Tennessee?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in April.
How common is Carolina Satyr in Tennessee?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (1,769 records in our sample).