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Experience the fascinating transformation of Palamedes Swallowtail caterpillars into stunning butterflies.
Host Plants They Love (Have These Ready!):
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Red Bay (Persea borbonia)
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Swamp Bay (Persea palustris)
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Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
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Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) (in some areas)
To ensure healthy development, provide ample pesticide-free foliage, avoiding any treated with chemical or organic pesticides like BT. Caterpillars consume large amounts during their larval stage, so prepare sufficient food to support their growth and successful metamorphosis. These swallowtails are quite rare and even almost went extinct!! Ready observe the complete life cycle of the Palamedes Swallowtail with expert care. Order Now! Shipping To Select States