Based on 3,313 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Missouri, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in June; in Missouri it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary in Missouri 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 Missouri in June
Pipevine Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Hackberry Emperor
Monarch
Zebra Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Spicebush Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Places to look in Missouri
Botanical GardenMissouri Botanical Garden
National ForestMark Twain National Forest
Botanical GardenMissouri State Arboretum
State ParkBig Oak Tree State Park
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkMark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Missouri?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Missouri?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Missouri (3,313 records in our sample).