Based on 1,643 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Utah, Painted Lady is most often recorded in April; in Utah it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Painted Lady in Utah 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 Utah in April
Small White
Mourning Cloak
California Tortoiseshell
Anise Swallowtail
Sagebrush Checkerspot
Checkered White
Mylitta Crescent
Gray Hairstreak
Places to look in Utah
State ParkDead Horse Point State Park
State ParkGoosenecks State Park
State ParkGoblin Valley State Park
National ForestDixie National Forest
State ParkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
State ParkKodachrome Basin State Park
FAQ
When does Painted Lady appear in Utah?
Mainly April–May, with the most records in April.
How common is Painted Lady in Utah?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Utah (1,643 records in our sample).