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'The parsley caterpillar' is what the black swallowtail [Papilio polyxenes] caterpillar is called. That's because its main, preferred food source is parsley [Petroselinumspp]. 'Plan B' food sources include other members of the carrot family Apiaceae: dill [Anethum graveolens], fennel [Foeniculum vulgare], and Queen Anne's lace [Daucus carota].
Butterfly caterpillars tend not to be the voracious feeders that moth caterpillars may be. But gardeners may or may not find even controlled feeding unattractive and upsetting. For example, those who see Queen Anne's lace as weed and not as a source of beautiful pressed flowers may be huge fans of the parsley caterpillar!
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What is the name of the yellow and black caterpillar with spikes?
The name of the yellow and black caterpillar with spikes is the "Eastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillar."
What kind of caterpillar is green with black stripes and eats parsley?
black swallowtail
Is a swallowtail caterpillar a secondary consumer?
yes
What kind of caterpillar is green with small fake eyes?
The caterpillar that is green with small fake "snake" eyes is the Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar. This caterpillar will turn into the spicebush swallowtail.
What is the name of the black caterpillar with yellow stripes that is commonly found in North America?
The name of the black caterpillar with yellow stripes commonly found in North America is the Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar.
Which worm or caterpillar is orange with a black stripe behind the head not fuzzy its smooth?
I found a similar looking caterpillar. Did you ever find the type? I finally found out with this is! It's called a tiger swallowtail =)
What eats a black swallowtail butterfly?
nectar as an adult, leaves of parsley and related plants as a caterpillar
What type of Caterpillar has a red forked tongue?
It is a giant Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar. It will eventually turn into a beautiful, large yellow and black butterfly.
What does Black Swallowtail mean in latin?
Papilio polyxenes is the Latin name of the Black Swallowtail, which is also called the American or parsnip swallowtail.
What kind of caterpillar is black?
Many caterpillars have a base color of '"lime green" - for instance the common tomato caterpillar is all lime green. The black swallowtail butterfly's caterpillar is lime green with black and a bit of yellow - see http://insects.tamu.edu/images/insects/common/images/cd-43-c-txt/cimg267.html
Are orange headed black swallowtail caterpillars poisonous?
No
What kind of caterpillar has a horn on its back end?
it is a Lime Hawk Moth originating from England
