Caterpillars in the garden

One night in July I was taking care of my garden when I noticed 2 caterpillars making a buffet out of my parsley and carrot leaves. Of course I decided we needed to bring them inside and have a quick science lesson before bed.

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Amelie was very interested in watching these little guys crawl around and eat the leaves.

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After we watched them and researched that they are Black Swallowtail Caterpillars, I took them out to the front yard and put them on a tree. Live long little buddies, just not in my garden 🙂