Based on 1,783 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Georgia, Red-banded Hairstreak is most often recorded in August; in Georgia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #15 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Calycopis cecrops
Red-banded Hairstreak in Georgia 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 Georgia in August
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Gulf Fritillary
Fiery Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Cloudless Sulphur
Common Buckeye
Horace's Duskywing
Long-tailed Skipper
Places to look in Georgia
State ParkCentennial Olympic Park
Botanical GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden
State ParkNew Echota
National ForestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
State ParkKolomoki Mounds State Park
State ParkGeorge T. Bagby State Park
FAQ
When does Red-banded Hairstreak appear in Georgia?
Mainly June–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Red-banded Hairstreak in Georgia?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Georgia (1,783 records in our sample).