Based on 1,564 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Vermont, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in July; in Vermont it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary in Vermont 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 Vermont in July
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Common Wood-Nymph
Northern Pearly-eye
Dun Skipper
Red Admiral
Atlantis Fritillary
Small White
Places to look in Vermont
State ParkElmore State Park
State ParkQuechee State Park
State ParkWilgus State Park
State ParkMount Philo State Park
State ParkCoolidge State Park
State ParkCrystal Lake State Park
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Vermont?
Mainly July–August, with the most records in July.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Vermont?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Vermont (1,564 records in our sample).