Black swallowtail caterpillars are big and fat like those of the monarch butterfly. They love to eat wild carrots (also known as Queen Anne's Lace) and other members of the carrot family. Instead ...

These large butterflies do not migrate like monarchs. They glide through fields and farmlands and frequent urban landscapes.

In butterflies that overwinter as a chrysalis, like the tiger swallowtail, this stage can include a long resting or dormant period that gets them through the winter.

Pipevine swallowtail: Large black butterfly with shimmering blue hind wings. Caterpillar feeds on Aristolochia plants like Dutchman’s pipe. Cloudless sulphur: Large yellow butterfly.

The chrysalis is brown and appears wooden. The butterflies can be attracted to the garden by planting the caterpillar’s food plants, dill, fennel or parsley. 0 Comments ...

Yellow butterflies blossom throughout Evergreen state Scientists believe warm weather and flower gardens are helping tiger swallowtails thrive. by Noah Haglund Saturday, August 11, 2018 7:06am ...

The giant swallowtail butterfly is the largest butterfly in North America, with wingspans ranging from 4 to 6 inches. Its distinctive coloration makes it easy to identify: the upper wings are ...