Based on 3,192 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is most often recorded in August; in South Carolina 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 South 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 South Carolina in August
Gulf Fritillary
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Fiery Skipper
Palamedes Swallowtail
Horace's Duskywing
Common Buckeye
Cloudless Sulphur
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Eastern Tiger Swallowtail appear in South Carolina?
Mainly July–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in South Carolina?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in South Carolina (3,192 records in our sample).