Based on 3,940 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Virginia, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in June; in Virginia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #13 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Great Spangled Fritillary in Virginia 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 Virginia in June
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Zebra Swallowtail
Small White
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Monarch
American Lady
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in Virginia
Botanical GardenLewis Ginter Botanical Garden
State ParkGrayson Highlands State Park
State ParkOcconeechee State Park
State ParkStaunton River State Park
State ParkMason Neck State Park
State ParkSky Meadows State Park
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Virginia?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Virginia?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Virginia (3,940 records in our sample).