Based on 4,489 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Arkansas, Monarch is most often recorded in September; in Arkansas it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Arkansas 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 Arkansas in September
Hackberry Emperor
Common Buckeye
Huron Skipper
Painted Lady
Pearl Crescent
Fiery Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Clouded Skipper
Places to look in Arkansas
State ParkCrater of Diamonds State Park
State ParkArkansas Post
National ForestOuachita National Forest
State ParkPetit Jean State Park
State ParkPinnacle Mountain State Park
State ParkLake Fort Smith State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Arkansas?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Monarch in Arkansas?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Arkansas (4,489 records in our sample).