I am a Spicebush Swallowtail butterflyNamed after my favorite caterpillar food
As an adult I feed on honeysuckle and thistles,
But I'll check out Spotted Horsemint and Salvia too.
Update: I was asked how to differentiate between a Spicebush and a Black Swallowtail. Check out this page which has great comparisons between similar butterflies, specifically, look at the ventral views:
https://www.butterfliesathome.com/black-swallowtail-butterfly-comparison.htm
Sources: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Papilio-troilus
Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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