Based on 2,405 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Jersey, Common Buckeye is most often recorded in September; in New Jersey it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #8 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Junonia coenia
Common Buckeye in New Jersey 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 New Jersey in September
Monarch
Huron Skipper
Black Swallowtail
Small White
Peck's Skipper
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Gray Hairstreak
Places to look in New Jersey
Botanical GardenDrew University
State ParkLiberty State Park
Botanical GardenWillowwood Arboretum
Botanical GardenHerrontown Woods Arboretum
State ParkWawayanda State Park
State ParkIsland Beach State Park
FAQ
When does Common Buckeye appear in New Jersey?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Common Buckeye in New Jersey?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in New Jersey (2,405 records in our sample).