Black Swallowtail Caterpillars
This symmetrical pair of Black Swallowtail caterpillars was on Rue in our herb garden. Young caterpillars at this stage have "saddles" on ther backs.
Tawny Emperor Caterpillars
Tawny Emperor caterpillars have thicker stripes than the similar Hackberry Emperor caterpillar.
Tawny Emperor Caterpillars
Many butterfles put just a few eggs per plant. Hackberry Emperors however seem to favor the moth's strategy of "safetty in numbers."