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By wildflowers
June 19, 2012

It started out as a usual morning as I hand watered the front garden; then I noticed what looked like bird droppings all over one of the lime trees.

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Jul 27, 2012 7:28 AM CST

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Name: Michele Roth
N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b)
I'm always on my way out the door..

How did I miss this one?

Now, I'm on the lookout for Swallowtail cats.

We have lots of adults, but I can't recall actually seeing the caterpillars.

Thanks, Christine!

Cottage Gardening

Newest Interest: Rock Gardens

| @chelle | Post #292056 (1)

Jul 27, 2012 2:20 PM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!

Hi Chelle,

You probably have one of their host plants growing nearby. I hope you find them.

If you are seeing the adults, they are probably still laying eggs and there's a good chance of finding them... I just found a new batch of caterpillars.

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

| @wildflowers | Post #292224 (2)

Dec 6, 2012 3:00 PM CST

Name: Joanne
Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a)

I came across this photo the other day. We had one of these little guys in our garden the late summer 2011.
The thread "What is this bug?" in All Things Gardening forum

| @Joannabanana | Post #333846 (3)

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