
Based on 2,617 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in July; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #11 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary in New York 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 New York in July

Monarch

Silver-spotted Skipper

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Small White

Red Admiral

Black Swallowtail

Spicebush Swallowtail

Pearl Crescent
Places to look in New York
New York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
Adirondack Park
Queens Botanical Garden
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in New York?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in New York?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in New York (2,617 records in our sample).