Based on 2,835 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Missouri, Pipevine Swallowtail is most often recorded in July; in Missouri it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Pipevine Swallowtail in Missouri 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 Missouri in July
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Hackberry Emperor
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Pearl Crescent
Common Buckeye
Places to look in Missouri
Botanical GardenMissouri Botanical Garden
National ForestMark Twain National Forest
Botanical GardenMissouri State Arboretum
State ParkBig Oak Tree State Park
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkMark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
FAQ
When does Pipevine Swallowtail appear in Missouri?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Pipevine Swallowtail in Missouri?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Missouri (2,835 records in our sample).