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Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar

July 31, 2009

As I was looking back through this blog I noticed I had only posted 1 picture of the Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar so I figured it was time to post a couple more.  Before I get to the pictures, let me share some history.  In both my backyard and front yard I have seen the Giant…

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Posted in Butterflies * Butterfly Gardening In Houston * Giant Swallowtail * Meyer Lemon Plant * Moro Blood Orange * Plants * Republic of Texas Orange * Ruby Red Grapefruit

Giant Bird Poop

May 18, 2009

One of the good things (besides the fruit) about fruit trees is that a few of them also act as the host plant for Giant Swallowtails.  See that piece of bird poop?  It’s actually about a week old Giant Swallowtail caterpillar.  This guy also serves as a reminder of my fascination (addiction) with Butterfly gardening….

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Posted in Butterflies * Giant Swallowtail