Based on 1,359 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Palamedes Swallowtail is most often recorded in April; in South Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #9 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Papilio palamedes
Palamedes 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 April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Carolina Satyr
American Lady
Pearl Crescent
Common Buckeye
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Little Wood Satyr
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 Palamedes Swallowtail appear in South Carolina?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in April.
How common is Palamedes Swallowtail in South Carolina?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in South Carolina (1,359 records in our sample).