Based on 1,376 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Arkansas, Variegated Fritillary is most often recorded in August; in Arkansas it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #12 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary in Arkansas 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 Arkansas in August
Monarch
Spicebush Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Hackberry Emperor
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Huron Skipper
Places to look in Arkansas
State ParkCrater of Diamonds State Park
State ParkArkansas Post
National ForestOuachita National Forest
State ParkPetit Jean State Park
State ParkPinnacle Mountain State Park
State ParkLake Fort Smith State Park
FAQ
When does Variegated Fritillary appear in Arkansas?
Mainly May–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Variegated Fritillary in Arkansas?
It ranks #12 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Arkansas (1,376 records in our sample).