Many swallowtails have colorful names that help with identification ... The giant swallowtail caterpillar has a smeary black and white pattern, and when it’s still small, it’s easy to miss ...

A female black swallowtail can lay up to 400 eggs in her ... At least 30 of them can be spotted in North America. Use this butterfly ID cheat sheet to help identify the butterflies in your backyard.