Based on 1,543 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Zebra Swallowtail is most often recorded in April; in Tennessee it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #18 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Zebra 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 April
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail
Carolina Satyr
Silver-spotted Skipper
Pearl Crescent
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Juvenal's Duskywing
Red-banded Hairstreak
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 Zebra Swallowtail appear in Tennessee?
Mainly March–July, with the most records in April.
How common is Zebra Swallowtail in Tennessee?
It ranks #18 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (1,543 records in our sample).