Sometimes, giant swallowtail caterpillars are called orange dogs. They can completely defoliate small citrus trees and shoots. ... In contrast, the western swallowtail (Papilio rutulus), ...

The giant swallowtail, once rare in these parts, is now well-established in Southern California. Its funny-looking larvae, known as “orange dogs,” feed on citrus and other members of the rue ...

Giant Swallowtail larvae are as arresting as the adults. At first glance, you may even mistake these blotchy, brown and white caterpillars for bird droppings, especially when they’re resting ...

No, it's an orange dog caterpillar, the larvae of the Giant Swallowtail butterfly, which is native to our area. Believe it or not, Digging In: Caterpillars take a bite out of citrus leaves, but ...

The island's Giant Swallowtail butterfly is said to be the largest of the true swallowtail species globally, with an average wingspan of six inches. The butterfly goes through various ...

Understanding the life cycle of the giant swallowtail can help gardeners create a supportive environment for this butterfly. The life cycle consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa ...

So, I decided to look closer at the Black Swallowtail caterpillar host plants which I grow in my garden: Parsley, fennel, and celery; all members of the Apiaceae family. And as I hoped, I spotted ...