Based on 1,096 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Iowa, Painted Lady is most often recorded in September; in Iowa it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Painted Lady in Iowa 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 Iowa in September
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Black Swallowtail
Small White
Red Admiral
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Places to look in Iowa
Botanical GardenDubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Botanical GardenBickelhaupt Arboretum
Botanical GardenIowa Arboretum
State ParkPikes Peak State Park
State ParkCedar Rock State Park
State ParkWildcat Den State Park
FAQ
When does Painted Lady appear in Iowa?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Painted Lady in Iowa?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Iowa (1,096 records in our sample).