Black Swallowtail caterpillar

Habitat:

We live adjacent to a wild area and large lake in North Texas. Since we love to watch nature, we created a certified wildlife habitat, a certified butterfly habitat, and a half acre garden with over 300 unique plants specifically to attract a wide variety of nature. We also have two large natural koi ponds with stream beds to attract birds, reptiles,butterflies, etc. We use no insecticides or pest control services.

Notes:

The caterpillar is eating parsley in our garden. The lizards have reduced the population from a half dozen to this sole survivor.