Based on 1,663 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Louisiana, Long-tailed Skipper is most often recorded in October; in Louisiana it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #6 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper 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
Gulf Fritillary
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 Long-tailed Skipper appear in Louisiana?
Mainly August–November, with the most records in October.
How common is Long-tailed Skipper in Louisiana?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Louisiana (1,663 records in our sample).