Based on 2,850 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kansas, Monarch is most often recorded in September; in Kansas it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Kansas 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 Kansas in September
Painted Lady
Gray Hairstreak
Common Buckeye
Silver-spotted Skipper
Viceroy
Huron Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Black Swallowtail
Places to look in Kansas
Botanical GardenBotanica, The Wichita Gardens
State ParkMushroom Rock State Park
State ParkKanopolis State Park
State ParkCedar Bluff State Park
State ParkPrairie Dog State Park
State ParkWilson State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Kansas?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Monarch in Kansas?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Kansas (2,850 records in our sample).