Based on 1,855 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Arkansas, Fiery Skipper is most often recorded in August; in Arkansas it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #8 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper in Arkansas 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 Arkansas in August
Monarch
Spicebush Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Hackberry Emperor
Common Buckeye
Silver-spotted Skipper
Huron Skipper
Pipevine Swallowtail
Places to look in Arkansas
State ParkCrater of Diamonds State Park
State ParkArkansas Post
National ForestOuachita National Forest
State ParkPetit Jean State Park
State ParkPinnacle Mountain State Park
State ParkLake Fort Smith State Park
FAQ
When does Fiery Skipper appear in Arkansas?
Mainly June–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Fiery Skipper in Arkansas?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Arkansas (1,855 records in our sample).