Based on 17,946 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in North Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #1 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in North Carolina 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 North Carolina in August
Monarch
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pipevine Swallowtail
Common Buckeye
Fiery Skipper
Zabulon Skipper
Spicebush Swallowtail
Huron Skipper
Places to look in North Carolina
Botanical GardenCoker Arboretum
Botanical GardenDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden
State ParkFort Macon State Park
State ParkHanging Rock State Park
State ParkCrowders Mountain State Park
Botanical GardenNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
FAQ
When does Eastern Tiger Swallowtail appear in North Carolina?
Mainly July–August, with the most records in August.
How common is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in North Carolina?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in North Carolina (17,946 records in our sample).