Based on 2,042 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Variegated Fritillary is most often recorded in September; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #13 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Variegated Fritillary in Tennessee 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 Tennessee in September
Gulf Fritillary
Monarch
Common Buckeye
Pipevine Swallowtail
Huron Skipper
Hackberry Emperor
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Variegated Fritillary appear in Tennessee?
Mainly June–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Variegated Fritillary in Tennessee?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (2,042 records in our sample).