Congratulations! I guess they're black swallowtail eggs?

Sherry

I took Black Swallowtails for granted. They've been so common every year, I assumed they would always be plentiful, but they're somewhat rare in my garden this year. I have seven cats and one chrysalis right now and I had to look pretty hard to find them. Something must've happened to hurt their numbers. Maybe just the weird weather.
Glad you're helping them along Weed.

Congrats on your treasure find! I hope that they all do well for you.
Cathy

misssherry - yes, black swallowtails. I hope to get some giant swallowtails too.

christie - I felt the same way, until this year! I'll never be "bored" with them again :)

caterwallin - thanks! I am adopting out a handful of them. My best friend has a 7yo granddaughter, and someone that works for me has 7yo and 8yo girls. I give them some each year.

Hooray! This is such a cool feeling, isn't it? I'm with you�the weather has been so odd that it's hard to say what may or may not be available. :) Enjoy!

I will mention that I have had TONS of small butterflies on my dwarf butterfly bushes. I am embarrassed to say that I don't know what kind they are. I am thinking maybe Skippers. They have a yellow/gold look to them. I haven't really inspected one closely, because I'm hooked on Swallowtails and Monarchs. Oh no! Am I a Lepidoptera snob?!!