Sunday, August 22, 2010

Native caterpillars invade Keystone Flora

The Giant Swallowtail has emerged !!!

Giant Swallowtail larva (Papilio cresphontes), on Wafer Ash, Ptelea trifoliata
Red-spotted Purple larva (Limenitis arthemis), munching on Rose Mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos
Spicebush Swallowtail larva (Papilio troilus), wrapped in Spicebush  

Munched up Spicebush seedlings, Lindera benzoin
Monarch larva( Danaus plexippus) munching Swamp Milkweed, Asclepius incarnata


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