Based on 1,307 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Connecticut, Small White is most often recorded in July; in Connecticut it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Small White in Connecticut 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 Connecticut in July
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Red Admiral
Pearl Crescent
Huron Skipper
Places to look in Connecticut
Botanical GardenConnecticut College Arboretum
Botanical GardenMarsh Botanical Garden
State ParkGillette Castle State Park
State ParkHammonasset Beach State Park
State ParkBigelow Hollow State Park
State ParkDinosaur State Park and Arboretum
FAQ
When does Small White appear in Connecticut?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Small White in Connecticut?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Connecticut (1,307 records in our sample).