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Fritillaries Fritillaries range throughout the southern U.S. and migrate northward during warmer months. The medium-sized bright orange butterflies are easy to spot in fields and gardens and along forest edges. fritillaries prefer the nectar of red and white flowers, such as Spanish needles and Lantana. Some males sip mud. Hostplants are Passiflora vines. The chrysalis, about an inch long,and resembles a dried leaf. View Caterpillar Photo

Queen This butterfly is closely related to the Monarch and the caterpillars of both species feed on milkweed. It is widespread from Argentina to southern North America. View Caterpillar Photo

The Anise Swallowtail Is a cross between a Tiger Swallowtail and a Black Swallowtail. The amazing thing about the Anise and Black Swallowtails is that even though the adult butterflies are quite different, the larva are almost identical. They're even found on the same host plants. Both having green and gray-brown forms, As with the Black Swallowtail, the larva eats dill, parsely, fennel, and carrots. The Anise will also eat citrus and parsnip. View Caterpillar Photo

The Giant Swallowtail Is the largest butterfly in the United States. The caterpillar feeds mostly on citrus and prickly ash. View Caterpillar Photo Next Photo Page