Black Swallowtail butterfly Archives - What's Happening Around Florida

Q: What is this caterpillar eating my parsley?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 25, 2017

A: Thank you for sharing the photo. This is the larvae or caterpillar of the Black Swallowtail butterfly. The black swallowtail larvae are often confused with the monarch butterfly caterpillar as the colors are quite similar. However, if you ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Black Swallowtail Butterfly, Caterpillar, Larvae, Monarch Butterfly

Q: What kind of caterpillar is this?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 25, 2017

Q: What kind of caterpillar is this? It looks similar to a monarch butterfly caterpillar but I know it is not. A: Thank you for bringing in the caterpillar on a leafy twig so it has something to eat. The caterpillar is the larval stage of ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Black Swallowtail Butterfly, Caterpillar

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