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Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillars

Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillars - Papilio polyxenes
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
Item #: eastern-black-swallowtail-caterpillars
Regular Price: $2.00
Size:



Description
The Eastern Black Swallowtail, Papilio polyxenes, also called the American or parsnip swallowtail, is a butterfly found throughout much of North America. It is the state butterfly of Oklahoma. The Black Swallowtail has a wingspan of 3 1/4 inches to 4 1/4 inches (8 to 11 centimeters).

Please remember to have Fennel or other of their host plants for these caterpillars when they arrive. You can purchase this plant from us or from your local dealer.

This item can only be shipped to Florida unless you have a import PPQ 526 permit for your state on file with us. Please check our USDA Shipping Rules Page before ordering. This item can only be shipped UPS Next Day Air or 2nd Day Air. If you do not see a add to cart button to order. That means we do not have that item for sale at this time.


Pricing Structure:
Eastern Black Small Caterpillars ( hatchlings to 3/8 inch ) $2.00
Medium Eastern Black Caterpillars ( 3/8 to 3/4 inch ) $3.00
Large Eastern Black Caterpillars ( Over 3/4 inch) $4.00