Based on 1,950 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in Oklahoma it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #8 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger 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
Pearl Crescent
Black Swallowtail
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 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly June–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Oklahoma?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Oklahoma (1,950 records in our sample).