Based on 1,586 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Black Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in Oklahoma it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #12 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Papilio polyxenes
Black Swallowtail in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in August
Huron Skipper
Gulf Fritillary
Monarch
Hackberry Emperor
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Pipevine Swallowtail
Fiery Skipper
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Black Swallowtail appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Black Swallowtail in Oklahoma?
It ranks #12 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Oklahoma (1,586 records in our sample).