Observation date: September 24, 2021
Submitted by: ingeniera
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was growing fennel and golden alexanders outside. I noticed swallowtail caterpillars on the fennel, which was nearly gone with no other host plants nearby. I brought the caterpillars in and put them in my monarch cage, cutting the last of the fennel for them. I also added the 2 species of cut golden alexanders from another part of the yard. The caterpillars would have died if I hadn't. These caterpillars were small when I brought them in. Now, they are 5th instar. I noticed today that I seem to have 3 different species of swallowtails. This first photo looks like this is an Anise swallowtail caterpillar, which is on the golden alexanders.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: September 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: Anise Swallowtail is a far western resident species
