White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae) is in the Brush-footed Butterflies family (Nymphalidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 23,373 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph White Peacock: observations by month (U.S.)
About White Peacock
Anartia jatrophae (white peacock) is a species of butterfly found in the southeastern United States, Central America, and throughout much of South America. The white peacock's larval hosts are water hyssop (Bacopa monnieri), lemon bacopa (Bacopa caroliniensis), tropical waterhyssop (Bacopa innominata), frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora), lanceleaf frogfruit (Phyla lanceolata), and Carolina wild petunia (Ruellia caroliniana). The males of the species display a unique territorial behavior, in which they stake out a territory typically 15 meters in diameter...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White Peacock by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18,404 | October | Mar–Jan |
| Texas | 4,643 | November | Aug–Dec |
| Georgia | 104 | September | Aug–Nov |
| Louisiana | 88 | October | Sep–Nov |
| South Carolina | 47 | September | Aug–Nov |
| Alabama | 35 | October | Aug–Nov |
| North Carolina | 18 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Mississippi | 12 | August | Aug–Oct |
| Arizona | 7 | October | Sep–Oct |
| New York | 5 | July | Jun–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Monarch
Gulf Fritillary
Common Buckeye
Red Admiral
Pearl Crescent
Painted Lady
American Lady
Variegated Fritillary
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph White Peacock?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from April to December.
Where is White Peacock most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, Georgia.