Based on 901 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Rhode Island, Monarch is most often recorded in August; in Rhode Island it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island in August
Zabulon Skipper
Red-banded Hairstreak
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail
Peck's Skipper
Small White
Huron Skipper
Red Admiral
Places to look in Rhode Island
State ParkBrenton Point State Park
State ParkGoddard Memorial State Park
State ParkLincoln Woods State Park
State ParkColt State Park
State ParkFishermen's Memorial State Park
State ParkFort Adams State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Rhode Island?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Monarch in Rhode Island?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Rhode Island (901 records in our sample).