The willows displayed appear to be the Chinese weeping willow. Since it's non native, butterflies are unlikely to use it as a host plant. A good big willow would be the Black willow and there's many small willows for small spaces.
I got so sad when I learned that most all of the hosts for Western Tiger Swallowtails were trees, and at that trees that are usually next to rivers here... Because I'm in the city and climate change is just resulting in less and less water being available, I didn't think I'd be able to get any swallowtails. But I did some research and found a native upland-tolerant shrub sized willow, Scouler's willow, that I am going to see if I can get to work in my not very large urban yard. I have seen a swallowtail *once*, just passing through my yard, one time this year. So I think it's possible. 🤞🤞🤞🦋 People with smaller yards may just have to look for shrub sized trees or they can also try coppicing to control a tree's size.
Thank you for your efforts around giving these magnificent butterflies a host plant to continue their opportunity to survive. I am a firm believer that every effort helps and butterflies are amazing at finding host plants! Good Luck!
Yes, The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is found across MN. A very majestic butterfly. You must have some great flowers that are attracting them to your yard.
HELP!! I rescued an eastern tiger swallowtail from my cat but the bottom part of its wings are very damaged. I am into my 3rd day of keeping him safe. I tried the sugar soaked paper towels, hibiscus and tibouchina - none of which are on its list of things it is attracted to - can you suggest some local (Port Orange, FL) plants I could search through my neighborhood to try and pinch off? Is it true their life span is 10-14 days? It is very active and can move around somewhat (think he lost one or two of his legs).
You are so kind! Yes, there life as a butterfly is only about 12 days. Their main goal is to lay eggs. Plants like cone flowers, phlox, butterfly bush and milkweed would all be great for your butterfly. These all should be available in Florida. Good Luck!
@@davethebutterflyguy9841 Thank you for your response. I have none of those plants around my home. I am going to go door to door in my neighborhood to see if anyone has cone flowers or phlox. I am certain I could not find milkweed and I do not know what a butterfly bush is? I know of hibiscus, tibouchina, mexican petunias, bottlebrush trees and, of course, a ton of palms.
@@mardicole2534 Do any of your neighbors have lantana? I figure it's moot by this point but I've heard that flower is popular in the SE with butterflies too.
@@Hayley-sl9lm Believe it or not I managed to keep my poor butterfly alive for almost 10 days. I was surprised later by finding one of the green larvae pictured with what looks like two eyes on the side of my house. I moved it to my hibiscus plant and in the hopes it would continue to evolve. There is lantana but not anywhere in my neighborhood. There must be something they like because I have seen a half dozen swallowtails since. I rescue everything from salamanders, cats, dragon flies, etc. 🤣
You give such Great information for all of us Butterfly Lovers.
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Thank you Sooo much Dave.
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I’ll definitely be getting some of these plants. Thanks for the info!
That sounds fabulous, I hope you get attract some swallowtails!
Hey that was my patio photo!! How fun!! Thanks🌺👍🏼
Yes it was!, so cool!
Your channel is very helpful for me because I had a same hobby of raising butterflies in my garden
I am glad you like it. Thanks for watching. I hope your garden is doing well this summer!
@@davethebutterflyguy9841 Great insight. I'm a butterfly phobic tho.
Thank you for the info.
Beautiful plants and butterflies!
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The willows displayed appear to be the Chinese weeping willow. Since it's non native, butterflies are unlikely to use it as a host plant. A good big willow would be the Black willow and there's many small willows for small spaces.
Thanks for your information.
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I got so sad when I learned that most all of the hosts for Western Tiger Swallowtails were trees, and at that trees that are usually next to rivers here... Because I'm in the city and climate change is just resulting in less and less water being available, I didn't think I'd be able to get any swallowtails. But I did some research and found a native upland-tolerant shrub sized willow, Scouler's willow, that I am going to see if I can get to work in my not very large urban yard. I have seen a swallowtail *once*, just passing through my yard, one time this year. So I think it's possible. 🤞🤞🤞🦋 People with smaller yards may just have to look for shrub sized trees or they can also try coppicing to control a tree's size.
Thank you for your efforts around giving these magnificent butterflies a host plant to continue their opportunity to survive. I am a firm believer that every effort helps and butterflies are amazing at finding host plants! Good Luck!
I see them I’m In calaveras county in California
Vanessa, thanks for watching! There is a Western Tiger Swallowtail that looks almost exactly like the Eastern version. They are magnificent!
So these are Norma in Minnesota? I have like 3 flying around today 😂
Yes, The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is found across MN. A very majestic butterfly. You must have some great flowers that are attracting them to your yard.
HELP!! I rescued an eastern tiger swallowtail from my cat but the bottom part of its wings are very damaged. I am into my 3rd day of keeping him safe. I tried the sugar soaked paper towels, hibiscus and tibouchina - none of which are on its list of things it is attracted to - can you suggest some local (Port Orange, FL) plants I could search through my neighborhood to try and pinch off? Is it true their life span is 10-14 days? It is very active and can move around somewhat (think he lost one or two of his legs).
You are so kind! Yes, there life as a butterfly is only about 12 days. Their main goal is to lay eggs. Plants like cone flowers, phlox, butterfly bush and milkweed would all be great for your butterfly. These all should be available in Florida. Good Luck!
@@davethebutterflyguy9841 Thank you for your response. I have none of those plants around my home. I am going to go door to door in my neighborhood to see if anyone has cone flowers or phlox. I am certain I could not find milkweed and I do not know what a butterfly bush is? I know of hibiscus, tibouchina, mexican petunias, bottlebrush trees and, of course, a ton of palms.
@@mardicole2534 Do any of your neighbors have lantana? I figure it's moot by this point but I've heard that flower is popular in the SE with butterflies too.
@@Hayley-sl9lm Believe it or not I managed to keep my poor butterfly alive for almost 10 days. I was surprised later by finding one of the green larvae pictured with what looks like two eyes on the side of my house. I moved it to my hibiscus plant and in the hopes it would continue to evolve. There is lantana but not anywhere in my neighborhood. There must be something they like because I have seen a half dozen swallowtails since. I rescue everything from salamanders, cats, dragon flies, etc. 🤣
Did it survived?? Did you find its host plant to lay their eggs on??!!