Based on 1,920 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Indiana, Red Admiral is most often recorded in June; in Indiana it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #6 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Red Admiral in Indiana 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 Indiana in June
Great Spangled Fritillary
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Monarch
Small White
Hackberry Emperor
Silver-spotted Skipper
Little Wood Satyr
Pipevine Swallowtail
Places to look in Indiana
State ParkTurkey Run State Park
State ParkBrown County State Park
State ParkProphetstown State Park
National ForestHoosier National Forest
State ParkMounds State Park
State ParkFalls of the Ohio State Park
FAQ
When does Red Admiral appear in Indiana?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Red Admiral in Indiana?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Indiana (1,920 records in our sample).