Eastern Gemmed-Satyr (Cyllopsis gemma) is in the Brush-footed Butterflies family (Nymphalidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,205 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: spring and fall migrant. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Eastern Gemmed-Satyr: observations by month (U.S.)
About Eastern Gemmed-Satyr
Cyllopsis gemma, the gemmed satyr, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Eastern Gemmed-Satyr by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 610 | March | Mar–May |
| North Carolina | 408 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Tennessee | 364 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Arkansas | 321 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Georgia | 307 | April | Mar–Oct |
| South Carolina | 256 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Missouri | 240 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Virginia | 235 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kentucky | 228 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Ohio | 209 | April | Apr–May |
| Florida | 203 | March | Mar–Jun |
| Louisiana | 194 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Alabama | 179 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Oklahoma | 169 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Illinois | 93 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Mississippi | 66 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Indiana | 63 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Kansas | 29 | April | Apr–Apr |
| West Virginia | 29 | August | Aug–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Monarch
Gulf Fritillary
Common Buckeye
Red Admiral
Pearl Crescent
Painted Lady
American Lady
Variegated Fritillary
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Eastern Gemmed-Satyr?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Eastern Gemmed-Satyr most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee.