Based on 1,715 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Georgia, Spicebush Swallowtail is most often recorded in July; in Georgia it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #16 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Spicebush Swallowtail in Georgia 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 Georgia in July
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Fiery Skipper
Gulf Fritillary
Silver-spotted Skipper
Horace's Duskywing
Common Buckeye
Pearl Crescent
Sleepy Orange
Places to look in Georgia
State ParkCentennial Olympic Park
Botanical GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden
State ParkNew Echota
National ForestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
State ParkKolomoki Mounds State Park
State ParkGeorge T. Bagby State Park
FAQ
When does Spicebush Swallowtail appear in Georgia?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Spicebush Swallowtail in Georgia?
It ranks #16 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Georgia (1,715 records in our sample).