Based on 2,480 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Mourning Cloak is most often recorded in April; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #14 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Mourning Cloak in New York 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 New York in April
American Lady
Small White
Red Admiral
Eastern Comma
Spring Azure
Juvenal's Duskywing
Painted Lady
Eastern Pine Elfin
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Mourning Cloak appear in New York?
Mainly March–July, with the most records in April.
How common is Mourning Cloak in New York?
It ranks #14 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in New York (2,480 records in our sample).