Based on 5,557 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Pipevine Swallowtail is most often recorded in July; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #2 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Pipevine Swallowtail in Tennessee 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 Tennessee in July
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Hackberry Emperor
Spicebush Swallowtail
Pearl Crescent
Huron Skipper
Silvery Checkerspot
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Pipevine Swallowtail appear in Tennessee?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Pipevine Swallowtail in Tennessee?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (5,557 records in our sample).