Based on 1,503 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Georgia, Variegated Fritillary is most often recorded in September; in Georgia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #17 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary in Georgia 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 Georgia in September
Gulf Fritillary
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Common Buckeye
Cloudless Sulphur
Monarch
Long-tailed Skipper
Fiery Skipper
Clouded Skipper
Places to look in Georgia
State ParkCentennial Olympic Park
Botanical GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden
State ParkNew Echota
National ForestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
State ParkKolomoki Mounds State Park
State ParkGeorge T. Bagby State Park
FAQ
When does Variegated Fritillary appear in Georgia?
Mainly May–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Variegated Fritillary in Georgia?
It ranks #17 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Georgia (1,503 records in our sample).