Observation date: August 23, 2022
Date notes: Found 5 anise Swallowtail caterpillars on my Bronze Fennel Plant here in Santa Cruz, CA
Submitted by: Vinita Fernandes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was able to observe 5 Anise Swallowtail Caterpillars on my bronze fennel plant. Immediately i started to cover the plant and successfully protected them till they transformed into Chrysales. They are now hatching
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: Good job. I rarely accept caterpillar submissions without seeing the adult that emerged. Caterpillars are very difficult-Ken Davenport
