Based on 1,096 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kansas, Black Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in Kansas it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #9 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Papilio polyxenes
Black Swallowtail in Kansas 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 Kansas in August
Monarch
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Common Buckeye
Hackberry Emperor
Huron Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Painted Lady
Gray Hairstreak
Places to look in Kansas
Botanical GardenBotanica, The Wichita Gardens
State ParkMushroom Rock State Park
State ParkKanopolis State Park
State ParkCedar Bluff State Park
State ParkPrairie Dog State Park
State ParkWilson State Park
FAQ
When does Black Swallowtail appear in Kansas?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Black Swallowtail in Kansas?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Kansas (1,096 records in our sample).