Based on 1,116 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Nebraska, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in Nebraska it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Nebraska 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 Nebraska in August
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Painted Lady
Black Swallowtail
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Huron Skipper
Common Buckeye
Gray Hairstreak
Places to look in Nebraska
Botanical GardenItha T. Krumme Memorial Arboretum
National ForestSamuel R. McKelvie National Forest
Botanical GardenGilman Park Arboretum
State ParkAsh Hollow State Historical Park
National ForestNebraska National Forest
State ParkIndian Cave State Park
FAQ
When does Eastern Tiger Swallowtail appear in Nebraska?
Mainly July–August, with the most records in August.
How common is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Nebraska?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Nebraska (1,116 records in our sample).