Based on 995 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Iowa, Silver-spotted Skipper is most often recorded in August; in Iowa it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-spotted Skipper in Iowa 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 Iowa in August
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Painted Lady
Black Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Small White
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Red Admiral
Places to look in Iowa
Botanical GardenDubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Botanical GardenBickelhaupt Arboretum
Botanical GardenIowa Arboretum
State ParkPikes Peak State Park
State ParkCedar Rock State Park
State ParkWildcat Den State Park
FAQ
When does Silver-spotted Skipper appear in Iowa?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Silver-spotted Skipper in Iowa?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Iowa (995 records in our sample).