question

[LAElliott]

I have caterpillars on some fennel I am growing.  This is the third bunch. 
I teach school and would love to take these marvelous creatures and let my
students watch them metamorphosize.  Would I damage them if I did this and
what else besides the fennel could I feed them?  What would be the safest
way to do this and ensure their safety and survival?   I believe they are
either Tiger Swallowtail or Black Swallowtail.  The caterpillar is yellow
and black striped and gets about 1.5 inches long.  They are voracious
eaters.  They have orange antenna looking things that poke out if you touch
them.

Please respond to my e-mail      laelliott at salisbury.net

Thank You.

Leigh Anne Elliott