Based on 1,486 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Arkansas, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in May; in Arkansas it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #11 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary 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 May
Diana Fritillary
Monarch
Eastern Tailed-Blue
American Lady
Common Buckeye
Spicebush Swallowtail
Hackberry Emperor
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 Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Arkansas?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in May.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Arkansas?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Arkansas (1,486 records in our sample).