Based on 1,396 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kentucky, Variegated Fritillary is most often recorded in September; in Kentucky it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #10 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Variegated Fritillary in Kentucky 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 Kentucky in September
Monarch
Huron Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Common Buckeye
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Hackberry Emperor
Places to look in Kentucky
National ForestDaniel Boone National Forest
State ParkCumberland Falls State Resort Park
State ParkOld Fort Harrod State Park
State ParkPine Mountain State Resort Park
State ParkE. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
State ParkLevi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
FAQ
When does Variegated Fritillary appear in Kentucky?
Mainly July–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Variegated Fritillary in Kentucky?
It ranks #10 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Kentucky (1,396 records in our sample).