Based on 1,445 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Nebraska, Painted Lady is most often recorded in September; in Nebraska it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #2 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Painted Lady in Nebraska 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 Nebraska in September
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Black Swallowtail
Orange Sulphur
Huron Skipper
Common Buckeye
Small White
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in Nebraska
Botanical GardenItha T. Krumme Memorial Arboretum
National ForestSamuel R. McKelvie National Forest
Botanical GardenGilman Park Arboretum
State ParkAsh Hollow State Historical Park
National ForestNebraska National Forest
State ParkIndian Cave State Park
FAQ
When does Painted Lady appear in Nebraska?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Painted Lady in Nebraska?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Nebraska (1,445 records in our sample).