Based on 4,254 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Louisiana, Gulf Fritillary is most often recorded in October; in Louisiana it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary in Louisiana 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 Louisiana in October
Long-tailed Skipper
Monarch
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Clouded Skipper
Cloudless Sulphur
Gray Hairstreak
Viceroy
Places to look in Louisiana
State ParkFort Jesup
National ForestKisatchie National Forest
State ParkChemin-A-Haut State Park
State ParkSt. Bernard State Park
State ParkBayou Segnette State Park
State ParkLake Bruin State Park
FAQ
When does Gulf Fritillary appear in Louisiana?
Mainly July–November, with the most records in October.
How common is Gulf Fritillary in Louisiana?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Louisiana (4,254 records in our sample).