Based on 2,229 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alabama, Silver-spotted Skipper is most often recorded in August; in Alabama it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #7 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-spotted Skipper in Alabama 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 Alabama in August
Gulf Fritillary
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Cloudless Sulphur
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Sleepy Orange
Hackberry Emperor
Spicebush Swallowtail
Places to look in Alabama
Botanical GardenMobile Botanical Gardens
State ParkLake Guntersville State Park
State ParkLake Lurleen State Park
State ParkBuck's Pocket State Park
State ParkCheaha State Park
State ParkMonte Sano State Park
FAQ
When does Silver-spotted Skipper appear in Alabama?
Mainly July–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Silver-spotted Skipper in Alabama?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Alabama (2,229 records in our sample).