Swallowtail

Swallowtail butterflies are among the most beautiful butterflies, but telling males and females apart can be confusing. Some species show clear color differences, while others … Read More

Swallowtail caterpillars eat the leaves, flowers, and tender parts of specific host plants. The exact food depends on the swallowtail species. Some eat parsley and … Read More

The anise swallowtail caterpillar is a colorful garden visitor that often appears on fennel, dill, parsley, and other plants in the carrot family. At first, … Read More

The zebra swallowtail caterpillar is the young larval stage of the zebra swallowtail butterfly, a striking black-and-white butterfly found in the eastern United States. While … Read More

A yellow swallowtail caterpillar can be confusing to identify because several swallowtail butterflies have caterpillars that look green, yellowish, black-and-yellow, or snake-like at different stages. … Read More

The giant swallowtail caterpillar is one of the strangest-looking caterpillars found on citrus trees. Often called the orangedog caterpillar, it looks like a bird dropping … Read More

The spicebush swallowtail caterpillar is one of the most eye-catching caterpillars in North America. It starts life disguised like bird droppings, then grows into a … Read More

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

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

The Two-Tailed Swallowtail is one of the most impressive butterflies in North America. Known for its large size, bright yellow wings, and distinctive double tails, … Read More