Based on 1,750 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Fiery Skipper is most often recorded in July; in South Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper in South Carolina 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 South Carolina in July
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Gulf Fritillary
Horace's Duskywing
Common Buckeye
Pearl Crescent
Spicebush Swallowtail
Gray Hairstreak
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Fiery Skipper appear in South Carolina?
Mainly June–November, with the most records in July.
How common is Fiery Skipper in South Carolina?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in South Carolina (1,750 records in our sample).