Based on 1,764 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kentucky, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in June; in Kentucky it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary in Kentucky 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 Kentucky in June
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Zebra Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Hackberry Emperor
Monarch
Silvery Checkerspot
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in Kentucky
National ForestDaniel Boone National Forest
State ParkCumberland Falls State Resort Park
State ParkOld Fort Harrod State Park
State ParkPine Mountain State Resort Park
State ParkE. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
State ParkLevi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Kentucky?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Kentucky?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Kentucky (1,764 records in our sample).