Texas may be known for Longhorns, cowboys, and rodeo, but we also have a very diverse butterfly population.
The Giant Swallowtail butterfly lays eggs on citrus trees (such as my orange tree, pictured above and below). When the caterpillars are ready, they create a chrysalis from which they will emerge in 10-12 weeks.
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Thank you for sharing your post with us. Does the Giant Swallowtail butterfly lay eggs only on citrus trees? I would recommend you to read all the topics @ErmesT suggested in his comment above, as they are very helpful to get you started here on Connect.
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Yes @InaS , it lays eggs and feeds only on citrus trees. In California it is called the orange dog or orange puppy because of the damage it does to the state’s citrus groves.
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You’re welcome and thank you for your reply @john_e_w . These are some interesting facts about the butterfly and the effects it has on citrus trees. Hope to read more posts from you :)!