Based on 2,002 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Question Mark is most often recorded in July; in New York it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #16 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Question Mark in New York 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 York in July
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Small White
Red Admiral
Black Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Spicebush Swallowtail
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Question Mark appear in New York?
Mainly May–August, with the most records in July.
How common is Question Mark in New York?
It ranks #16 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in New York (2,002 records in our sample).