Based on 1,409 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Fiery Skipper is most often recorded in October; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #19 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper in Tennessee 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 Tennessee in October
Gulf Fritillary
Monarch
Common Buckeye
Huron Skipper
Cloudless Sulphur
Variegated Fritillary
Clouded Skipper
Long-tailed Skipper
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Fiery Skipper appear in Tennessee?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in October.
How common is Fiery Skipper in Tennessee?
It ranks #19 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (1,409 records in our sample).