Based on 1,922 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Red-banded Hairstreak is most often recorded in August; in North Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #24 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Calycopis cecrops
Red-banded Hairstreak 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 August
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pipevine Swallowtail
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Zabulon Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
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-banded Hairstreak appear in North Carolina?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Red-banded Hairstreak in North Carolina?
It ranks #24 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in North Carolina (1,922 records in our sample).