Based on 5,074 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alabama, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in Alabama it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #2 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Alabama 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 Alabama in August
Gulf Fritillary
Cloudless Sulphur
Silver-spotted Skipper
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Sleepy Orange
Hackberry Emperor
Spicebush Swallowtail
Places to look in Alabama
Botanical GardenMobile Botanical Gardens
State ParkLake Guntersville State Park
State ParkLake Lurleen State Park
State ParkBuck's Pocket State Park
State ParkCheaha State Park
State ParkMonte Sano State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Tiger Swallowtail appear in Alabama?
Mainly July–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Alabama?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Alabama (5,074 records in our sample).