Based on 5,315 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Arizona, Marine Blue is most often recorded in May; in Arizona it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Leptotes marina
Marine Blue in Arizona 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 Arizona in May
Queen
Pipevine Swallowtail
Arizona Sister
Gray Buckeye
Checkered White
Empress Leilia
Gray Hairstreak
Texan Crescent
Places to look in Arizona
Botanical GardenDesert Botanical Garden
National ForestCoronado National Forest
State ParkBoyce Thompson Arboretum
National ForestTonto National Forest
State ParkYuma Territorial Prison
National ForestApache–Sitgreaves National Forests
FAQ
When does Marine Blue appear in Arizona?
Mainly April–August, with the most records in May.
How common is Marine Blue in Arizona?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Arizona (5,315 records in our sample).