06/14/2026
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π¦ Monarch caterpillars are usually found on milkweed, and they become one of Americaβs most loved butterflies, famous for their long migration.
π¦ Black Swallowtail caterpillars are often found on parsley, dill, fennel, carrots, and Queen Anneβs lace, and they become beautiful garden pollinators.
π¦ Eastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillars usually live on wild cherry, tulip tree, birch, ash, and other native trees, and the adults are important nectar visitors.
π¦ Mourning Cloak caterpillars are often found on willow, elm, birch, poplar, and hackberry, and they become one of the first butterflies seen in spring.
π¦ Red Admiral caterpillars usually hide in folded leaves of nettles and false nettle, and the adults help pollinate flowers while feeding on nectar.
π¦ Luna Moth caterpillars are found on walnut, hickory, sweetgum, birch, and persimmon, and they become one of the most beautiful native moths in the USA.
π¦ Cecropia Moth caterpillars are often found on maple, cherry, apple, birch, willow, and lilac, and they become North Americaβs largest native moth.
π¦ Tomato Hornworm caterpillars are usually found on tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes, but they become large native hawkmoths, so itβs better to move them instead of crushing them.