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10 years ago

Hi all,
I found this early instar of an Eastern Black Swallowtail cat on Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover). Ironically, this abuts several healthy clumps of Fennel and a newly established clump of Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders), both known host plants.
What's going on? Should I transfer it to one of its known hosts or just let it be? Thanks for your help.
rgds, seedmoney
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MissSherry
10 years ago
Let it be.....reminds me of a Beatles tune! :) Caterpillars frequently move off the host plant to molt, then, after its done, crawl back to the host plant and continue eating. I bet you'll see the shed skin behind the cat pretty soon, unless the cat eats it before you see it!

Sherry
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