Based on 4,935 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Monarch is most often recorded in September; in Oklahoma it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in September
Gulf Fritillary
Hackberry Emperor
Huron Skipper
Gray Hairstreak
Pipevine Swallowtail
Fiery Skipper
Common Buckeye
Variegated Fritillary
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Monarch in Oklahoma?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Oklahoma (4,935 records in our sample).