Based on 1,083 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Nevada, Painted Lady is most often recorded in April; in Nevada it behaves like a spring and fall migrant. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Painted Lady in Nevada 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 Nevada in April
Checkered White
Sagebrush Checkerspot
Mourning Cloak
Marine Blue
Western Pygmy-Blue
Small White
Queen
West Coast Lady
Places to look in Nevada
State ParkValley of Fire State Park
National ForestInyo National Forest
State ParkWard Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
State ParkWashoe Lake State Park
State ParkBerlin–Ichthyosaur State Park
National ForestHumboldt–Toiyabe National Forest
FAQ
When does Painted Lady appear in Nevada?
Mainly March–October, with the most records in April.
How common is Painted Lady in Nevada?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Nevada (1,083 records in our sample).