Stage, mid March 2025 in United StatesUnited StatesUnited States

  • mid March: Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa)
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Bonn: Butterfly Calendar

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Observable in Bonn, mid September: 28 of 47 selected species

common

9

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)Red AdmiralVanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758)Pyrameis atalantaRed AdmirableRed Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) Large White (Pieris brassicae)Large WhitePieris brassicae (Linnaeus, 1758)Cabbage ButterflyCabbage WhiteLarge Cabbage WhiteLarge White (Pieris brassicae) Peacock (Aglais io)PeacockAglais io (Linnaeus, 1758)Inachis ioNymphalis ioEuropean PeacockPeacock ButterflyPeacock (Aglais io) Small White (Pieris rapae)Small WhitePieris rapae (Linnaeus, 1758)Small Cabbage WhiteCabbage WhiteCabbage ButterflyWhite butterflySmall White (Pieris rapae) Green-veined White (Pieris napi)Green-veined WhitePieris napi (Linnaeus, 1758)Green-veined White (Pieris napi) Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)Small TortoiseshellAglais urticae (Linnaeus, 1758)Nymphalis urticaeSmall Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)Meadow BrownManiola jurtina (Linnaeus, 1758)Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)Speckled WoodPararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758)Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)Common BluePolyommatus icarus (Rottemburg, 1775)Common Blue ButterflyCommon Blue (Polyommatus icarus)

2

Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)BrimstoneGonepteryx rhamni (Linnaeus, 1758)Common BrimstoneBrimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) Comma (Polygonia c-album)CommaPolygonia c-album (Linnaeus, 1758)Nymphalis c-albumComma (Polygonia c-album)

rare

12

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)Silver-washed FritillaryArgynnis paphia (Linnaeus, 1758)Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Painted LadyVanessa cardui (Linnaeus, 1758)Cynthia carduiCosmopolitanPainted Lady (Vanessa cardui) Wall (Lasiommata megera)WallLasiommata megera (Linnaeus, 1767)Wall BrownWall (Lasiommata megera) Southern Small White (Pieris mannii)Southern Small WhitePieris mannii (Mayer, 1851)Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia)Queen of Spain FritillaryIssoria lathonia (Linnaeus, 1758)Argynnis lathoniaQueen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) Map (Araschnia levana)MapAraschnia levana (Linnaeus, 1758)Map (Araschnia levana) Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale)Pale Clouded YellowColias hyale (Linnaeus, 1758)Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) Brown Hairtreak (Thecla betulae)Brown HairtreakThecla betulae (Linnaeus, 1758)Brown Hairtreak (Thecla betulae) Short-Tailed Blue (Cupido argiades)Short-Tailed BlueCupido argiades (Pallas, 1771)Everes argiadesTailed CupidShort-Tailed Blue (Cupido argiades) Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)Small HeathCoenonympha pamphilus (Linnaeus, 1758)Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) Brown Argus (Aricia agestis)Brown ArgusAricia agestis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Polyommatus agestisBrown Argus (Aricia agestis) Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)Small CopperLycaena phlaeas (Linnaeus, 1761)American CopperCommon CopperSmall Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

1

Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros)Large TortoiseshellNymphalis polychloros (Linnaeus, 1758)Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros)

very rare

4

Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia)Lesser Purple EmperorApatura ilia (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia) Bath White (Pontia edusa)Bath WhitePontia edusa (Linnaeus, 1758)Bath White (Pontia edusa) Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)Clouded YellowColias croceus (Geoffroy, 1785)Colias croceaColias edusaClouded Yellow (Colias croceus) Cyaniris semiargusCyaniris semiargusCyaniris semiargus (Rottemburg, 1775)Polyommatus semiargusCyaniris semiargus

Bonn: Annual view
Jan. Feb. Mär. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
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Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)Scarce SwallowtailIphiclides podalirius (Linnaeus, 1758)Sail SwallowtailPear-Tree SwallowtailScarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)Scarce Swallowtail
Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)SwallowtailPapilio machaon Linnaeus, 1758Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)Swallowtail
Purple Emperor (Apatura iris)Purple EmperorApatura iris (Linnaeus, 1758)Purple Emperor (Apatura iris)Purple Emperor
Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)Silver-washed FritillaryArgynnis paphia (Linnaeus, 1758)Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)Silver-washed Fritillary
mid September: Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)Red AdmiralVanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758)Pyrameis atalantaRed AdmirableRed Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)Red Admiral
mid September: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Painted LadyVanessa cardui (Linnaeus, 1758)Cynthia carduiCosmopolitanPainted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Painted Lady
mid September: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Large White (Pieris brassicae)Large WhitePieris brassicae (Linnaeus, 1758)Cabbage ButterflyCabbage WhiteLarge Cabbage WhiteLarge White (Pieris brassicae)Large White
mid September: Large White (Pieris brassicae)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia)Lesser Purple EmperorApatura ilia (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia)Lesser Purple Emperor
mid September: Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_ce0705.png very rare
Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros)Large TortoiseshellNymphalis polychloros (Linnaeus, 1758)Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros)Large Tortoiseshell
mid September: Large Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/umbrella_16_16_edc401.png rare, aestivating
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)BrimstoneGonepteryx rhamni (Linnaeus, 1758)Common BrimstoneBrimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)Brimstone
mid September: Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/umbrella_16_16_008d03.png common, aestivating
Peacock (Aglais io)PeacockAglais io (Linnaeus, 1758)Inachis ioNymphalis ioEuropean PeacockPeacock ButterflyPeacock (Aglais io)Peacock
mid September: Peacock (Aglais io)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Marbled White (Melanargia galathea)Marbled WhiteMelanargia galathea (Linnaeus, 1758)Marbled White (Melanargia galathea)Marbled White
White Admiral (Limenitis camilla)White AdmiralLimenitis camilla (Linnaeus, 1764)White Admiral (Limenitis camilla)White Admiral
Wall (Lasiommata megera)WallLasiommata megera (Linnaeus, 1767)Wall BrownWall (Lasiommata megera)Wall
mid September: Wall (Lasiommata megera)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Bath White (Pontia edusa)Bath WhitePontia edusa (Linnaeus, 1758)Bath White (Pontia edusa)Bath White
mid September: Bath White (Pontia edusa)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_ce0705.png very rare
Comma (Polygonia c-album)CommaPolygonia c-album (Linnaeus, 1758)Nymphalis c-albumComma (Polygonia c-album)Comma
mid September: Comma (Polygonia c-album)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/umbrella_16_16_008d03.png common, aestivating
Small White (Pieris rapae)Small WhitePieris rapae (Linnaeus, 1758)Small Cabbage WhiteCabbage WhiteCabbage ButterflyWhite butterflySmall White (Pieris rapae)Small White
mid September: Small White (Pieris rapae)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Green-veined White (Pieris napi)Green-veined WhitePieris napi (Linnaeus, 1758)Green-veined White (Pieris napi)Green-veined White
mid September: Green-veined White (Pieris napi)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)Small TortoiseshellAglais urticae (Linnaeus, 1758)Nymphalis urticaeSmall Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)Small Tortoiseshell
mid September: Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis daphne)Marbled FritillaryBrenthis daphne (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis daphne)Marbled Fritillary
Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)Clouded YellowColias croceus (Geoffroy, 1785)Colias croceaColias edusaClouded Yellow (Colias croceus)Clouded Yellow
mid September: Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_ce0705.png very rare
Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)Meadow BrownManiola jurtina (Linnaeus, 1758)Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)Meadow Brown
mid September: Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Wood White (Leptidea sinapis)Wood WhiteLeptidea sinapis (Linnaeus, 1758)Wood White (Leptidea sinapis)Wood White
Southern Small White (Pieris mannii)Southern Small WhitePieris mannii (Mayer, 1851)Southern Small White (Pieris mannii)Southern Small White
mid September: Southern Small White (Pieris mannii)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines)Orange TipAnthocharis cardamines (Linnaeus, 1758)anthocharis cardamineaOrange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines)Orange Tip
Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia)Queen of Spain FritillaryIssoria lathonia (Linnaeus, 1758)Argynnis lathoniaQueen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia)Queen of Spain Fritillary
mid September: Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)Speckled WoodPararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758)Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)Speckled Wood
mid September: Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Map (Araschnia levana)MapAraschnia levana (Linnaeus, 1758)Map (Araschnia levana)Map
mid September: Map (Araschnia levana)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)GatekeeperPyronia tithonus (Linnaeus, 1767)Maniola tithonusHedge BrownGatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)Gatekeeper
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)RingletAphantopus hyperantus (Linnaeus, 1758)Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)Ringlet
Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale)Pale Clouded YellowColias hyale (Linnaeus, 1758)Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale)Pale Clouded Yellow
mid September: Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Brown Hairtreak (Thecla betulae)Brown HairtreakThecla betulae (Linnaeus, 1758)Brown Hairtreak (Thecla betulae)Brown Hairtreak
mid September: Brown Hairtreak (Thecla betulae)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
White-letter Hairstreak (Satyrium w-album)White-letter HairstreakSatyrium w-album (Knoch, 1782)White-letter Hairstreak (Satyrium w-album)White-letter Hairstreak
Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni)Black HairstreakSatyrium pruni (Linnaeus, 1758)Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni)Black Hairstreak
Cyaniris semiargusCyaniris semiargusCyaniris semiargus (Rottemburg, 1775)Polyommatus semiargusCyaniris semiargusCyaniris semiargus
mid September: Cyaniris semiargus
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_ce0705.png very rare
Short-Tailed Blue (Cupido argiades)Short-Tailed BlueCupido argiades (Pallas, 1771)Everes argiadesTailed CupidShort-Tailed Blue (Cupido argiades)Short-Tailed Blue
mid September: Short-Tailed Blue (Cupido argiades)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris)Small SkipperThymelicus sylvestris (Poda, 1761)Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris)Small Skipper
Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)Small HeathCoenonympha pamphilus (Linnaeus, 1758)Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)Small Heath
mid September: Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Dusky Large Blue (Phengaris nausithous)Dusky Large BluePhengaris nausithous (Bergsträsser, 1779)Maculinea nausithousGlaucopsyche nausithousDusky Large Blue (Phengaris nausithous)Dusky Large Blue
Large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)Large skipperOchlodes sylvanus (Esper, 1777)Augiades sylvanusOchlodes venataOchlodes faunusLarge skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)Large skipper
Purple Hairstreak (Favonius quercus)Purple HairstreakFavonius quercus (Linnaeus, 1758)Neozephyrus quercusPurple Hairstreak (Favonius quercus)Purple Hairstreak
Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)Common BluePolyommatus icarus (Rottemburg, 1775)Common Blue ButterflyCommon Blue (Polyommatus icarus)Common Blue
mid September: Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_008d03.png common
Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)Holly BlueCelastrina argiolus (Linnaeus, 1758)Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)Holly Blue
Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)Chequered SkipperCarterocephalus palaemon (Pallas, 1771)Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)Chequered Skipper
Brown Argus (Aricia agestis)Brown ArgusAricia agestis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Polyommatus agestisBrown Argus (Aricia agestis)Brown Argus
mid September: Brown Argus (Aricia agestis)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)Small CopperLycaena phlaeas (Linnaeus, 1761)American CopperCommon CopperSmall Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)Small Copper
mid September: Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Bonn /PicturesNA/Misc/check_edc401.png rare
Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola)Essex SkipperThymelicus lineola (Ochsenheimer, 1808)Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola)Essex Skipper
Number of species 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 9 17 19 24 26 29 30 37 38 41 46 44 45 44 43 39 29 28 27 21 11 9 8 6 6 6 6 6

Data sources:

Reinhardt; Harpke; Caspari; Dolek; Kuehn; Musche; Trusch; Wiemers; Settele, 2020 - Verbreitungsatlas der Tagfalter und Widderchen Deutschlands

Nash; Boyd; Hardiman, 2012 - Ireland's Butterflies - A Review

Kolligs, 2003 - Schmetterlinge Schleswig-Holsteins, Atlas der Tagfalter, Dickkopffalter und Widderchen

Asher, 2001 - Millennium atlas of butterflies in Britain and Ireland

Settele, 1999 - Die Tagfalter Deutschlands

Ebert; Rennwald, 1991 - Die Schmetterlinge Baden-Württembergs. Band 1, Tagfalter I

Ebert; Rennwald, 1991 - Die Schmetterlinge Baden-Württembergs. Band 2, Tagfalter II