Based on 5,193 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Gulf Fritillary is most often recorded in September; in South Carolina it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Gulf Fritillary in South Carolina 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 South Carolina in September
Common Buckeye
Cloudless Sulphur
Long-tailed Skipper
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Fiery Skipper
Clouded Skipper
Sleepy Orange
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Gulf Fritillary appear in South Carolina?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Gulf Fritillary in South Carolina?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in South Carolina (5,193 records in our sample).