Papilio zelicaon larvae prefer members of the carrot family as their “host plant”. With native Perideridia and Lomatium populations greatly reduced, European fennel serves as surrogate.
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Anise Swallowtail Caterpillars
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Papilio zelicaon larvae prefer members of the carrot family as their “host plant”. With native Perideridia and Lomatium populations greatly reduced, European fennel serves as surrogate.
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