Based on 1,873 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Vermont, Small White is most often recorded in August; in Vermont it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #2 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Small White in Vermont 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 Vermont in August
Monarch
Viceroy
Eastern Giant Swallowtail
Common Ringlet
Great Spangled Fritillary
Common Wood-Nymph
Peck's Skipper
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Places to look in Vermont
State ParkElmore State Park
State ParkQuechee State Park
State ParkWilgus State Park
State ParkMount Philo State Park
State ParkCoolidge State Park
State ParkCrystal Lake State Park
FAQ
When does Small White appear in Vermont?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Small White in Vermont?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Vermont (1,873 records in our sample).