Based on 2,163 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Variegated Fritillary is most often recorded in May; in Oklahoma it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #7 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in May
Hackberry Emperor
Common Buckeye
Monarch
American Lady
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Gray Hairstreak
Red Admiral
Question Mark
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Variegated Fritillary appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly April–October, with the most records in May.
How common is Variegated Fritillary in Oklahoma?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Oklahoma (2,163 records in our sample).