Based on 1,741 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wisconsin, Great Spangled Fritillary is most often recorded in June; in Wisconsin it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #7 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Argynnis cybele
Great Spangled Fritillary in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin in June
Monarch
Red Admiral
Hobomok Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Little Wood Satyr
Small White
Red-spotted Admiral
Hackberry Emperor
Places to look in Wisconsin
State ParkAztalan State Park
State ParkWyalusing State Park
National ForestChequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
State ParkMerrick State Park
State ParkPerrot State Park
State ParkLake Kegonsa State Park
FAQ
When does Great Spangled Fritillary appear in Wisconsin?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Great Spangled Fritillary in Wisconsin?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Wisconsin (1,741 records in our sample).