Enter the Wonderful World of Swallowtail Butterflies

A number of years ago I planted an anise plant. I enjoy herb gardening and this was just part of it. Then I noticed little "things" which I believed to be caterpillars. I watched and soon discovered that the birds enjoyed eating them. I did some research and sure enough they were black swallowtail caterpillars. More research and the help of an online friend and and I started raising swallowtails.















I will share my knowledge, my methods, my photos and my Zazzle butterfly products with you on this blog. I will also invite other Zazzle friends to share their butterfly products of swallowtails and other butterfly species.







Black Swallow Tail

Black Swallow Tail

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Slowing Down

Things are slowing down in caterpillar world. All but three are either cocoons or going to be cocoons very shortly. The last three are very big and it won't be long.

Then I'll take them all outside, cover them with netting to keep the birds away and keep watch in the hope of catching each one as it emerges - it is an amazing and wonderful sight.
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