Washington Area Butterfly Club

Butterflies Occurring in the DC Area
by Richard H. Smith

SWALLOWTAILS

Species Occurrence Level Flight Time
Pipevine Swallowtail Uncommon Aug., Sept.
Zebra Swallowtail Common April, June, Sept.
Black Swallowtail Common May, July, Aug., Sept.
Giant Swallowtail Rare, Specialized Habitat May, June, Aug.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Abundant April through September
Spicebush Swallowtail Common May, July, Aug., Sept.

Spread-wing Skippers | Grass Skippers | Swallowtails | Whites and Sulphurs | Harvester, Coppers, Hairstreaks, and Blues | Snouts | Brush-footed | Hackberry | Satyrs and Wood Nymphs | Milkweed | Accidental and Stray Species | Extirpated Species

Updated March 29, 2007