North Carolina wildlife
Eastern tiger swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
Males are yellow with black stripes; females can be yellow or dark morph
See the Eastern tiger swallowtail up close
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul
Peak activity is in mid-summer; check the official park report for current wildflower blooms
Where to look
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkBlue Ridge ParkwayPisgah National Forest
Conservation status
Widespread and common across eastern North America
Good to know
What host plants do they use?
Host plants include wild cherry, tulip poplar, and ash trees.
Are they migratory?
No, this species overwinters as a chrysalis in the region.
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