Both adults and larvae suffer from extensive predation. They are eaten by spiders, dragonflies, robber flies, and, as you can ...

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

For many of us in the High Country, seeing beautiful butterflies fluttering through the air, or sitting on flowers, is a ...

A visually detailed study of the swallowtail butterfly’s life cycle, captured entirely through extreme close-up photography. Without narration, the film relies on striking imagery to document ...

While the most dramatic snake mimics are tropical species, North America has its own snake-mimicking lepidopteran: the caterpillar of the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus). When ...

If you spray the caterpillars to stop leaf damage, you’ll end the life cycle and prevent the caterpillars from eventually morphing into adult butterflies and moths.

Sassafras: A favorite host for Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar Pawpaw: Offers tropical-tasting late-summer fruit and hosts the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly.

Home and Garden Garden Q&A: What should I grow in a butterfly garden? Spicebush swallowtail caterpillar on a spicebush leaf. (Miri Talabac/courtesy) By Miri Talabac UPDATED: April 10, 2025 at 8:03 ...

Consider what butterflies are practical to try attracting, or try to identify those you’ve seen in the area, so you can research their life cycle needs.

Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillars feed on spicebush leaves. Photo by Jeff Tome Spicebush is a non-descript plant. There seems to be very little that makes it stand out when you first look at it. It ...

Stylish Swallowtails Pam's new friend is a swallowtail caterpillar, although what specific type he is, isn't clear. Pam claimed in the comments that he's a spicebush caterpillar, but it's worth ...