Based on 3,771 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Ohio, Eastern Comma is most often recorded in August; in Ohio it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #13 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Polygonia comma
Eastern Comma in Ohio 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 Ohio in August
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Zabulon Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Black Swallowtail
Peck's Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Places to look in Ohio
Botanical GardenCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenChadwick Arboretum
National ForestWayne National Forest
Botanical GardenCox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark
State ParkHocking Hills State Park
State ParkMaumee Bay State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Comma appear in Ohio?
Mainly June–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Eastern Comma in Ohio?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Ohio (3,771 records in our sample).