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What does a black swallowtail butterflies eat?
nectar as an adult, leaves of parsley and related plants as a caterpillar
What kind of flowers do black swallowtail butterflies eat?
Adult butterflies do not eat flowers; they eat the nectar produced by the flowers. Only the caterpillars eat the leaves and stems of certain plants. In the case of the Black Swallowtail butterfly, the adults will feed on nectar from most any flower that produces nectar including milkweed, red clover and thistles. The caterpillars feed on the leaves and stems of many plants in the carrot family such as dill, parsley, Queen Anne's Lace and others.
What plants does a black swallowtail eat?
Only caterpillars actually eat the leaves of the various plants; adult butterflies feed on nectar from various plant types. Caterpillars feed on varying members of the carrot family including parsnip (this butterfly is also sometimes called the parsnip swallowtail), Queen Anne's Lace, dill, parsley and others.
Do ants eat butterflies?
ants do eat butterflies
Do butterflies eat bananas?
do butterflies eat bananas
What do owl butterflies eat?
Owl butterflies usually eat bananas.
Do butterflies eat coconut trees?
butterflies eat nectar from flowers.
Can you eat shoe lace?
No
What animals or insects eat butterflies?
Many birds eat butterflies and caterpillars.
What kind of birds eat butterflies?
Birds such as swallows, warblers, and flycatchers are known to eat butterflies. They are able to catch butterflies in flight or pluck them from plant surfaces.
Do butterflies eat water?
Butterflies indeed eat water. They also eat anything that can dissolve in water :)
How do butterflies eat and what?
Butterflies eat nectar from flowers. Some don't eat at all they just mate then die. Animals such as birds, lizards and small mammals eat butterflies.
