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Host Plants for Eastern Black Swallowtails
Which plants can black swallowtail caterpillars eat?
Happy Sunday RAISErs ,
it’s March and Milkweed madness is just around the bend…but before we start focusing on milkweed, check out these host plant ideas for another common caterpillar across much of the continental US…
Host Plants for Eastern Black Swallowtails 🌿🐛
Milkweed is a must plant for monarch caterpillars, but it won’t support other common caterpillar species, including eastern black swallowtails.
Eastern black swallowtail females will lay eggs on several different host plant species, including Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill.
To see other host plant options and tips on how to successfully raise black swallowtails, check out our post on how to raise black swallowtails:
Next Time, I’ll be back with milkweed tips for your raising monarch adventures…
Until Next Time,
Tony your butterfly Guide 🦋 🦋 🦋
