Based on 2,265 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maryland, Summer Azure is most often recorded in June; in Maryland it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #17 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Celastrina neglecta
Summer Azure in Maryland 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 Maryland in June
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Great Spangled Fritillary
Zebra Swallowtail
Small White
Zabulon Skipper
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Monarch
Places to look in Maryland
State ParkWashington Monument State Park
State ParkPatapsco Valley State Park
State ParkSeneca Creek State Park
State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park
State ParkSusquehanna State Park
State ParkGambrill State Park
FAQ
When does Summer Azure appear in Maryland?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in June.
How common is Summer Azure in Maryland?
It ranks #17 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Maryland (2,265 records in our sample).