“White saddle” gone

Posted on June 14, 2022 by SweetButterfly Bliss

I am happy to say the eastern black swallowtail caterpillars are still going strong.

I put brand new dill in the butterfly house, as they completely ate the four cuttings I initially put in there.

The “white saddle” has disappeared on all four caterpillars. Interesting, they have all found a different part of the dill for tonight, which has been different from previous nights.

Other eastern black swallowtail posts with further information on species and photographs:

New caterpillar babies: https://bit.ly/3b0s0BS

Starting to change: https://bit.ly/3tyaaN8

Beautiful colors: https://bit.ly/3O679LS

Treasure

Posted on June 14, 2022 by SweetButterfly Bliss

To have a zebra longwing butterfly sit on my finger before it decided to fly away, truly a treasure. They have fluttered by very close, but I have never had their legs sit on my finger.

The simple things sure create moments to treasure.

The zebra longwings visit our garden daily. For more information, check out my page, as they have been a fascinating butterfly to learn more about: https://sweetbutterflybliss.com/zebra-butterfly/

Resident of our garden

Posted on June 14, 2022 by SweetButterfly Bliss

This brown anole is a resident of our wishing well in our front butterfly garden. My daughter calls it “tail-less” and every day looks to see how much the tail has grown. It never ventures too far from the wishing well, so it is easy to find.

According to the University of Florida, the brown anole was the first documented reptile introduced to Florida in the late 1800s. Apparently they arrived accidently in a cargo shipment originating from Cuba.

The lizard can grow to up to 9 inches and can vary in shades from brown to gray to black. This lizard is a male, as it has a bright, reddish-orange throat telling us his presence.

Thankfully I have not noticed the lizards caring too much about caterpillars and butterflies. There is definitely an abundance of lizards in our gardens.

Beautiful colors

Posted on June 13, 2022 by SweetButterfly Bliss

The eastern black swallowtail caterpillars are changing and growing and its so fascinating to watch.

This eastern black swallowtail has been called the parsley caterpillar, and has been known as a nuisance, as it feeds on parsley and dill. They can feed on dill in my garden, no problem.

These caterpillars also have their little horns, which they have already displayed. It’s called osmeteria and is located at the back of its head. When extended it lets out an awful odor into the air, which I have yet to smell.

Interesting fact: swallowtail butterflies often have black wings, as they absorb more heat, warming the butterflies.

Did you know there are around 560 species of swallowtail butterflies worldwide with 10 species residing in Florida, the most in one state in the United States?

Other eastern black swallowtail posts with further information on species and photographs:

New caterpillar babies: https://bit.ly/3b0s0BS

Starting to change: https://bit.ly/3tyaaN8

Peaceful

Posted on June 13, 2022 by SweetButterfly Bliss

Peaceful… Peaceful to watch nature.

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