swallowtail larvae id
Liz Swanson/Graceful Wings
gracefulwings at cox.net
Mon Sep 1 16:11:00 EDT 2003
Hi Linda,
It's most likely a Black Swallowtail.....
Caterpillar hosts: Leaves of plants in the parsley family (Apiaceae)
including Queen Anne's Lace, carrot, celery and dill. Sometimes plants
in the citrus family (Rutaceae) are preferred.
A great site to check is the US Geological Survey-Northern Prarie
Wildlife Research Center.
www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/bflyusa/bflyusa.htm
Liz
South Windsor
Linda & Jeff Ives wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My daughter and I found some caterpillars on Queen Ann's lace today.
> I'm not sure what kind of larvae they are. I don't want to send a
> photo to the whole list. Would anyone be willing to help me id it if
> I sent them a photo?
>
> I also wonder if I can bring it into school for my students to see, or
> if I should put it back outside since it may be the over-wintering
> generation. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Linda in Marlborough
>
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