Susan from Days on the Claise blogged about what wildlife to look for in September and mentioned that the Swallowtail [Papilio machaon] caterpillar can be found feeding on Fennel, French Hog's-fennel or Wild Parsnip -- "it's even worth checking your garden carrots" she wrote...
Apparently any of the Umbelliferae will do....
The one below was on our Celeriac...
for a Swallowtail, though, I don't mind the loss of a leaf or two on these rather healthy plants!
NB: In the UK they are confined to the Norfolk Broads where they only feed on Milk Parsley...
Perhaps they need a bit of instruction?
