This morning our giant swallowtail emerged from its confines and went out to meet the garden. I hope to see it many times this summer. This is the first giant swallowtail we've taken from caterpillar to adulthood. I had such a small part in its life, but really felt I 'knew' this little guy as it sat on a leaf for the first time. For more macro stories, visit our host Lisa, at
http://lisaschaos.com/ .
Giant swallowtail patterns
In the jar. Next time, I will place papertowels in the bottom for them to crawl on. It was one day earlier than I expected.
I've done this at the butterfly museum, but never in our garden. It's what wildlife gardening is all about.
Our butterfly, only an hour or two old and resting on a leaf. Hope to see you tomorrow.
David/ :-)
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. I have only found a chrysalis one time when I was cutting back some plants. I too, put it in a box and waited for it to emerge. That was how I learnt about it turning brown just before coming out. it was wonderful to see it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been privileged enough to find a chrysalis yet. How wonderful for you. It is such a beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful. I would love to have a garden full of butterflies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteHow very dramatic - as well as beautiful.
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Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comments. I am blown away by what you can grow in Texas - I thought y'all could only grow aloes!
ReplyDeleteOops I also meant to tell you that I loved this photo - the detail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! He allowed you to get so close!! :) I would love to raise one from caterpillar. :)
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