Based on 1,845 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Ohio, Red-spotted Admiral is most often recorded in July; in Ohio it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #26 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Limenitis arthemis
Red-spotted Admiral in Ohio 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 Ohio in July
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Spicebush Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail
Red Admiral
Peck's Skipper
Places to look in Ohio
Botanical GardenCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenChadwick Arboretum
National ForestWayne National Forest
Botanical GardenCox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark
State ParkHocking Hills State Park
State ParkMaumee Bay State Park
FAQ
When does Red-spotted Admiral appear in Ohio?
Mainly July–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Red-spotted Admiral in Ohio?
It ranks #26 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Ohio (1,845 records in our sample).