Based on 1,302 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Iowa, Red Admiral is most often recorded in July; in Iowa it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #2 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Red Admiral in Iowa 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 Iowa in July
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Small White
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Great Spangled Fritillary
Hackberry Emperor
Places to look in Iowa
Botanical GardenDubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Botanical GardenBickelhaupt Arboretum
Botanical GardenIowa Arboretum
State ParkPikes Peak State Park
State ParkCedar Rock State Park
State ParkWildcat Den State Park
FAQ
When does Red Admiral appear in Iowa?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Red Admiral in Iowa?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Iowa (1,302 records in our sample).