Based on 2,885 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in May; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #9 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary in Tennessee 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 Tennessee in May
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail
Hackberry Emperor
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Zabulon Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Silvery Checkerspot
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Tennessee?
Mainly May–June, with the most records in May.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Tennessee?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (2,885 records in our sample).