The eastern tiger swallowtail caterpillar is one of the most fascinating caterpillars found in eastern North America. Known for its large false eyespots, smooth green … Read More
The silver spotted skipper is one of the easiest skipper butterflies to recognize in North America. Its fast, darting flight, brown wings, golden markings, and … Read More
Spread-winged skippers are small, fast-flying butterflies known for resting with their wings held open. They are often found in gardens, meadows, roadsides, woodland edges, and … Read More
A parsley caterpillar on your herb plant may look like a garden pest at first, but it is often the young stage of the black … Read More
Grass skippers are small, fast-flying butterflies often seen in lawns, meadows, gardens, roadsides, wetlands, and woodland edges. They usually have compact bodies, short wings, and … Read More
The eastern tiger swallowtail caterpillar is the young stage of the beautiful yellow-and-black eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly, known scientifically as Papilio glaucus. This caterpillar is … Read More
The tiger swallowtail caterpillar is one of the most interesting caterpillars found on trees and garden plants. It is best known for its green body, … Read More
Skipper butterflies are small, fast-flying butterflies known for their sturdy bodies, hooked antennae, and quick darting movement. Many species look similar at first, but their … Read More
The black swallowtail caterpillar is the larval stage of the beautiful black swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes). Commonly found on parsley, dill, fennel, and other plants … Read More
Swallowtail caterpillars are the fascinating larval stage of some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies. Known for their colorful patterns, unique defense mechanisms, and dramatic … Read More
