Based on 3,335 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Ohio, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in June; in Ohio it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #14 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary in Ohio 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 Ohio in June
Red Admiral
Little Wood Satyr
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Small White
Hackberry Emperor
Black Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Places to look in Ohio
Botanical GardenCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenChadwick Arboretum
National ForestWayne National Forest
Botanical GardenCox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark
State ParkHocking Hills State Park
State ParkMaumee Bay State Park
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Ohio?
Mainly June–August, with the most records in June.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Ohio?
It ranks #14 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Ohio (3,335 records in our sample).