Based on 1,594 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Jersey, Red-banded Hairstreak is most often recorded in August; in New Jersey it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #13 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Calycopis cecrops
Red-banded Hairstreak in New Jersey 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 New Jersey in August
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Zabulon Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Huron Skipper
Black Swallowtail
Common Buckeye
Places to look in New Jersey
Botanical GardenDrew University
State ParkLiberty State Park
Botanical GardenWillowwood Arboretum
Botanical GardenHerrontown Woods Arboretum
State ParkWawayanda State Park
State ParkIsland Beach State Park
FAQ
When does Red-banded Hairstreak appear in New Jersey?
Mainly August–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Red-banded Hairstreak in New Jersey?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in New Jersey (1,594 records in our sample).