Based on 2,220 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Indiana, Common Buckeye is most often recorded in September; in Indiana it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #5 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Junonia coenia
Common Buckeye in Indiana 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 Indiana in September
Monarch
Painted Lady
Small White
Silver-spotted Skipper
Peck's Skipper
Black Swallowtail
Huron Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in Indiana
State ParkTurkey Run State Park
State ParkBrown County State Park
State ParkProphetstown State Park
National ForestHoosier National Forest
State ParkMounds State Park
State ParkFalls of the Ohio State Park
FAQ
When does Common Buckeye appear in Indiana?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Common Buckeye in Indiana?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Indiana (2,220 records in our sample).