Based on 1,297 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Mississippi, Monarch is most often recorded in October; in Mississippi it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Mississippi 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 Mississippi in October
Gulf Fritillary
Common Buckeye
Long-tailed Skipper
Cloudless Sulphur
Fiery Skipper
Clouded Skipper
Ocola Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in Mississippi
State ParkLeFleur's Bluff State Park
State ParkWall Doxey State Park
State ParkHolmes County State Park
State ParkGreat River Road State Park
State ParkTishomingo State Park
State ParkTombigbee State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Mississippi?
Mainly August–November, with the most records in October.
How common is Monarch in Mississippi?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Mississippi (1,297 records in our sample).