Based on 792 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Nevada, Western Pygmy-Blue is most often recorded in October; in Nevada it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Western Pygmy-Blue in Nevada 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 Nevada in October
Monarch
Painted Lady
American Snout
Gray Hairstreak
Gray Buckeye
California Tortoiseshell
West Coast Lady
Queen
Places to look in Nevada
State ParkValley of Fire State Park
National ForestInyo National Forest
State ParkWard Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
State ParkWashoe Lake State Park
State ParkBerlin–Ichthyosaur State Park
National ForestHumboldt–Toiyabe National Forest
FAQ
When does Western Pygmy-Blue appear in Nevada?
Mainly June–November, with the most records in October.
How common is Western Pygmy-Blue in Nevada?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Nevada (792 records in our sample).