Based on 2,034 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Red Admiral is most often recorded in July; in North Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #20 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Red Admiral 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 July
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pipevine Swallowtail
Fiery Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Common Buckeye
Pearl Crescent
Horace's Duskywing
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 Red Admiral appear in North Carolina?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in July.
How common is Red Admiral in North Carolina?
It ranks #20 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in North Carolina (2,034 records in our sample).