Based on 1,672 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Ohio, Fiery Skipper is most often recorded in October; in Ohio it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #30 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper 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 October
Monarch
Common Buckeye
Painted Lady
Pearl Crescent
Orange Sulphur
Small White
Common Checkered-Skipper
Variegated Fritillary
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 Fiery Skipper appear in Ohio?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in October.
How common is Fiery Skipper in Ohio?
It ranks #30 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Ohio (1,672 records in our sample).