Based on 1,579 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Missouri, Red Admiral is most often recorded in April; in Missouri it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #15 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Red Admiral in Missouri 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 Missouri in April
Zebra Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Pearl Crescent
Pipevine Swallowtail
Monarch
Juvenal's Duskywing
Spicebush Swallowtail
Places to look in Missouri
Botanical GardenMissouri Botanical Garden
National ForestMark Twain National Forest
Botanical GardenMissouri State Arboretum
State ParkBig Oak Tree State Park
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkMark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
FAQ
When does Red Admiral appear in Missouri?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in April.
How common is Red Admiral in Missouri?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Missouri (1,579 records in our sample).