
Based on 1,192 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Louisiana, Viceroy is most often recorded in September; in Louisiana it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #10 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy in Louisiana 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 Louisiana in September

Gulf Fritillary

Eastern Giant Swallowtail

Long-tailed Skipper

Common Buckeye

Monarch

Spicebush Swallowtail

Fiery Skipper

Cloudless Sulphur
Places to look in Louisiana
Fort Jesup
National ForestKisatchie National Forest
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
St. Bernard State Park
Bayou Segnette State Park
Lake Bruin State Park
FAQ
When does Viceroy appear in Louisiana?
Mainly May–October, with the most records in September.
How common is Viceroy in Louisiana?
It ranks #10 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Louisiana (1,192 records in our sample).