Based on 2,380 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Colorado, Common Checkered-Skipper is most often recorded in August; in Colorado it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Burnsius communis
Common Checkered-Skipper in Colorado 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 Colorado in August
Monarch
Woodland Skipper
Two-tailed Swallowtail
Painted Lady
Weidemeyer's Admiral
Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Small White
Gray Hairstreak
Places to look in Colorado
National ForestWhite River National Forest
Botanical GardenDenver Botanic Gardens
National ForestRio Grande National Forest
National ForestSan Juan National Forest
State ParkRoxborough State Park
State ParkMancos State Park
FAQ
When does Common Checkered-Skipper appear in Colorado?
Mainly June–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Common Checkered-Skipper in Colorado?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Colorado (2,380 records in our sample).