Based on 3,121 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Minnesota, Red Admiral is most often recorded in July; in Minnesota it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Red Admiral in Minnesota 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 Minnesota in July
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Northern Pearly-eye
Black Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Common Wood-Nymph
Small White
Peck's Skipper
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Red Admiral appear in Minnesota?
Mainly June–August, with the most records in July.
How common is Red Admiral in Minnesota?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Minnesota (3,121 records in our sample).