Based on 1,424 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alabama, Red-banded Hairstreak is most often recorded in September; in Alabama it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #14 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Red-banded Hairstreak in Alabama 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 Alabama in September
Gulf Fritillary
Cloudless Sulphur
Common Buckeye
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Monarch
Long-tailed Skipper
Hackberry Emperor
Fiery Skipper
Places to look in Alabama
Botanical GardenMobile Botanical Gardens
State ParkLake Guntersville State Park
State ParkLake Lurleen State Park
State ParkBuck's Pocket State Park
State ParkCheaha State Park
State ParkMonte Sano State Park
FAQ
When does Red-banded Hairstreak appear in Alabama?
Mainly August–September, with the most records in September.
How common is Red-banded Hairstreak in Alabama?
It ranks #14 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Alabama (1,424 records in our sample).