Based on 1,976 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Eastern Comma is most often recorded in April; in Maryland it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #20 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Polygonia comma
Eastern Comma in Maryland 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 Maryland in April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Juvenal's Duskywing
Zebra Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Small White
American Lady
Falcate Orangetip
Places to look in Maryland
State ParkWashington Monument State Park
State ParkPatapsco Valley State Park
State ParkSeneca Creek State Park
State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park
State ParkSusquehanna State Park
State ParkGambrill State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Comma appear in Maryland?
Mainly March–October, with the most records in April.
How common is Eastern Comma in Maryland?
It ranks #20 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Maryland (1,976 records in our sample).