Black Swallowtail-Male by Bob Moul

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20-JUL-2007	Click pic to return to gallery

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Georgia		13-Sep-2015 21:25
We just released a male this morning. So pretty! It was a nice science lesson for our sons! My Mom found the catapillar on her parsley plant and she was almost as excited as the kids to see its outcome

Mary Ellen		05-Jun-2014 22:28
A Black SwallowTail Butterfly landed on my Ficus tree this morning. I have never seen a butterfly so large. It is about 4 - 5 inches wide and so beautiful. It seemed to attach itself to the leave and didn't budge when I creeped up close to take a picture. You can see this beautiful picture on my facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/maryellen.smith.562

Dar Normand		30-May-2014 21:45
Oh my, I have thirteen on my parsley. They have been eating for a week now. We're watching and hoping red birds don't find them. Have them nesting nearby along with 3 nests of house finches...

Guest		18-Sep-2010 13:56
my catpiller was a male, and nice butterfly!

Joyce		13-Sep-2008 04:50
After the swallow tail becomes a butterfly, what type of plant would it lay its eggs on and how long does it take from catterpillar to full butterfly? I live in the Chicago area and was concerned about cold weather setting in. Thank you.

Yi Feng		24-Jul-2007 01:41
Beautiful color and detail! V

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