Based on 2,523 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Mexico, Painted Lady is most often recorded in July; in New Mexico it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Painted Lady in New Mexico 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 Mexico in July
Two-tailed Swallowtail
Checkered White
Taxiles Skipper
Variegated Fritillary
Weidemeyer's Admiral
Black Swallowtail
Juniper Hairstreak
Marine Blue
Places to look in New Mexico
National ForestCarson National Forest
National ForestLincoln National Forest
National ForestSanta Fe National Forest
State ParkFort Stanton
National ForestGila National Forest
National ForestCibola National Forest
FAQ
When does Painted Lady appear in New Mexico?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in July.
How common is Painted Lady in New Mexico?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in New Mexico (2,523 records in our sample).