Based on 1,701 research-grade iNaturalist observations in West Virginia, Monarch is most often recorded in August; in West Virginia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #2 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in West Virginia 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 West Virginia in August
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Huron Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Zabulon Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in West Virginia
State ParkBabcock State Park
National ForestMonongahela National Forest
State ParkBerkeley Springs State Park
State ParkBlennerhassett Island Historical State Park
State ParkCanaan Valley Resort State Park
State ParkBeartown State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in West Virginia?
Mainly July–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Monarch in West Virginia?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in West Virginia (1,701 records in our sample).