Based on 1,672 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alabama, Sleepy Orange is most often recorded in August; in Alabama it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #11 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Sleepy Orange 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
Silver-spotted Skipper
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
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 Sleepy Orange appear in Alabama?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Sleepy Orange in Alabama?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Alabama (1,672 records in our sample).