Based on 1,670 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Question Mark is most often recorded in May; in North Carolina it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #25 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Question Mark in North Carolina 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 North Carolina in May
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Zabulon Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
American Lady
Pipevine Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Spicebush Swallowtail
Places to look in North Carolina
Botanical GardenCoker Arboretum
Botanical GardenDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden
State ParkFort Macon State Park
State ParkHanging Rock State Park
State ParkCrowders Mountain State Park
Botanical GardenNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
FAQ
When does Question Mark appear in North Carolina?
Mainly April–May, with the most records in May.
How common is Question Mark in North Carolina?
It ranks #25 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in North Carolina (1,670 records in our sample).