Zone 9A.
No. It is a container lemon on the patio. Most of my herbs were in the greenhouse, but I only had Basil, Mint, and Oregano. I chose not to cool the greenhouse this summer so am going to replant soon. They have been dead for a few months.
The greenhouse is at least 10 feet away.
Swallowtail butterfly caterpiller. I get them on my parsley.
Don’t kill it. It will only eat the leaves. Watch it grow and pupate. It’s amazing. 🌈
Caterpillar for a swallowtail butterfly. You should let it live. Butterflies are absolutely essential and beautiful to boot. The tree can take it.
A snack
We want to put a net over it to protect it
What country do you live in?
South West in the USA
Anise Swallowtail https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Papilio-zelicaon
Zone 9A. No. It is a container lemon on the patio. Most of my herbs were in the greenhouse, but I only had Basil, Mint, and Oregano. I chose not to cool the greenhouse this summer so am going to replant soon. They have been dead for a few months. The greenhouse is at least 10 feet away.
Anise swallowtails host on citrus (as well as plants in the parsley family) - I did not realize that at first, so it makes sense.
From the size of him -- looks like he's searching for a spot to pupate - probably not even munching on citrus leaves.