Based on 1,458 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Massachusetts, Red-spotted Admiral is most often recorded in June; in Massachusetts it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #13 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Red-spotted Admiral in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts in June
Small White
Little Wood Satyr
Zabulon Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Peck's Skipper
American Lady
Baltimore Checkerspot
Places to look in Massachusetts
Botanical GardenArnold Arboretum
Botanical GardenBoston Public Garden
Botanical GardenBerkshire Botanical Garden
State ParkHalibut Point State Park
State ParkHammond Pond Reservation
State ParkTolland State Forest
FAQ
When does Red-spotted Admiral appear in Massachusetts?
Mainly June–August, with the most records in June.
How common is Red-spotted Admiral in Massachusetts?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Massachusetts (1,458 records in our sample).