Based on 1,438 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Mississippi, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in Mississippi it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #2 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Mississippi 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 Mississippi in August
Gulf Fritillary
Monarch
Spicebush Swallowtail
Cloudless Sulphur
Hackberry Emperor
Silver-spotted Skipper
Long-tailed Skipper
Pipevine Swallowtail
Places to look in Mississippi
State ParkLeFleur's Bluff State Park
State ParkWall Doxey State Park
State ParkHolmes County State Park
State ParkGreat River Road State Park
State ParkTishomingo State Park
State ParkTombigbee State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Tiger Swallowtail appear in Mississippi?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Mississippi?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Mississippi (1,438 records in our sample).