tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512200425642534793.post8346717174734954898..comments2023-06-26T06:02:02.162-04:00Comments on Growing Up Blessings: Black SwallowtailAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253514899876228072noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512200425642534793.post-88507041280044438902013-08-10T14:24:47.190-04:002013-08-10T14:24:47.190-04:00They do eat dill! Apparently, they are attracted ...They do eat dill! Apparently, they are attracted to carrots, parsley, dill, fennel, Queen Anne's Lace, and rue. As I read online, I've seen a lot of people recommending planting extra of these plants for the pure purpose of attracting this butterfly. I found this article really helpful: http://www.joyfulbutterfly.com/articles/blackswallowtailindoors.html<br /><br />The big one we brought in went into pre-pupa stage already and is completely immobile and attached to a stick. The other one is still devouring parsley at an alarming rate.Meganhttp://growingupblessings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512200425642534793.post-74615366347877359362013-08-09T22:54:35.761-04:002013-08-09T22:54:35.761-04:00do they eat dill too? I too was not sure what they...do they eat dill too? I too was not sure what they wereBugLadynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512200425642534793.post-36060299679027853412013-08-08T22:25:40.132-04:002013-08-08T22:25:40.132-04:00Good for you, Mom. That is how they learn and over...Good for you, Mom. That is how they learn and overcome any fears they may have by not showing your fear or loathing. Your children are blessed.Aunt Elainenoreply@blogger.com