Based on 4,075 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Virginia, Variegated Fritillary is most often recorded in September; in Virginia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #11 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary in Virginia 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 Virginia in September
Monarch
Huron Skipper
Common Buckeye
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Fiery Skipper
Small White
Places to look in Virginia
Botanical GardenLewis Ginter Botanical Garden
State ParkGrayson Highlands State Park
State ParkOcconeechee State Park
State ParkStaunton River State Park
State ParkMason Neck State Park
State ParkSky Meadows State Park
FAQ
When does Variegated Fritillary appear in Virginia?
Mainly June–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Variegated Fritillary in Virginia?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Virginia (4,075 records in our sample).