Based on 4,024 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Georgia, Monarch is most often recorded in October; in Georgia it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #5 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Georgia 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 Georgia in October
Gulf Fritillary
Long-tailed Skipper
Cloudless Sulphur
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Clouded Skipper
Ocola Skipper
Zebra Longwing
Places to look in Georgia
State ParkCentennial Olympic Park
Botanical GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden
State ParkNew Echota
National ForestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
State ParkKolomoki Mounds State Park
State ParkGeorge T. Bagby State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Georgia?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in October.
How common is Monarch in Georgia?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Georgia (4,024 records in our sample).