Based on 1,282 research-grade iNaturalist observations in West Virginia, Pipevine Swallowtail is most often recorded in July; in West Virginia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #3 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Pipevine Swallowtail in West Virginia 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 West Virginia in July
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Spicebush Swallowtail
Great Spangled Fritillary
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Huron Skipper
Zebra Swallowtail
Places to look in West Virginia
State ParkBabcock State Park
National ForestMonongahela National Forest
State ParkBerkeley Springs State Park
State ParkBlennerhassett Island Historical State Park
State ParkCanaan Valley Resort State Park
State ParkBeartown State Park
FAQ
When does Pipevine Swallowtail appear in West Virginia?
Mainly June–August, with the most records in July.
How common is Pipevine Swallowtail in West Virginia?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in West Virginia (1,282 records in our sample).