Based on 2,067 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Mourning Cloak is most often recorded in June; in Minnesota it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #6 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Mourning Cloak in Minnesota 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 Minnesota in June
Monarch
Hobomok Skipper
Hackberry Emperor
Red Admiral
Essex Skipper
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Red-spotted Admiral
Great Spangled Fritillary
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Mourning Cloak appear in Minnesota?
Mainly April–July, with the most records in June.
How common is Mourning Cloak in Minnesota?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Minnesota (2,067 records in our sample).