Based on 1,108 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kansas, Painted Lady is most often recorded in September; in Kansas it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #8 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Painted Lady in Kansas 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 Kansas in September
Monarch
Gray Hairstreak
Common Buckeye
Silver-spotted Skipper
Viceroy
Huron Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Black Swallowtail
Places to look in Kansas
Botanical GardenBotanica, The Wichita Gardens
State ParkMushroom Rock State Park
State ParkKanopolis State Park
State ParkCedar Bluff State Park
State ParkPrairie Dog State Park
State ParkWilson State Park
FAQ
When does Painted Lady appear in Kansas?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Painted Lady in Kansas?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Kansas (1,108 records in our sample).