I didn't know there were so many swallow tail species!! In my region (Europe - Belgium) we only have the Old World swallowtail (Papilio machaon). Should also occur in North America I guess??? The caterpillar is very similar to your Black swallowtail. The Old World swallowtail is always on the fennel I plant. I let a few plants shoot up each year so the caterpillars can develop.
There is also Iphiclides podalirius - Segelfater in German, don't know the English name. And a few others in southern Europe. Interestingly the European swallowtails seem to like feed on the european relatives of the plants the Americans like. I noticed that for other families of butterflies, too.
@@MartinaSchoppe I knew someone was going to mention that species.🙃😉 I'm well aware that there are 2 species in northern Europe under the Papilionidae. However, this species you mentioned is the Scarce swallowtail and it reproduces only in the very warm areas of southern Europe. It's rarely seen as a “roaming” Butterfly in our areas. I speak only about my region in Europe (Belgium), more north and over here, only the Old world swallowtail reproduces.
Great lists. Interesting that blueberry as a bush is such a great host. I wonder about elderberry and gooseberry bushes. Also curious about locust, persimmon, pawpaw, sycamore, and vines like grapes and Virginia creeper. And why such differences in numbers between say beech, ash, and evergreens versus, say, oak, prunus, and willow?
😂 Ha! You made me smile when you said you didn't have the 30 trees and their caterpillar numbers memorized. No one will ever give you a hard time for referring to notes in your videos.
One issue emerging with oak trees - the invasive brown tail moth and many people are very allergic to their hair follicles. (Retire those leaf blowers) If you want oak trees, attract blue jays - they will cache acorns up to a 10 mile area. Oak trees follow the expanding blue Jay territory as the climate warms…..both moving north.
So cool ..I love how you incorporate nature in you channel..not just plants..I love both..they go hand and hand! Lol. ? For you ..whats best land trust or conservaship of land?
The city has mowed all my native plants down but there’s one in particular that made me upset cause my mother got it for me, it was a Texas sage bush I hope this reaches any knowledgeable people, but the city completely ravaged EVERYTHING, they cut my Texas sage down to stumps, it wasn’t even that established yet will it regrow or should I just toss it out, I’m so angry right now everytime I get a sliver of happiness they just destroy everything.
Haha no. A little hint for folks: If you don't white balance the camera in the beginning when filming, it's extraordinarily challenging to balance skin tones after in post-production on this camera. So when folks think the skin is red from sunburn, it's typically just forgetting to white balance in the beginning. Thanks for the concern, however. Good reminder for folks to wear their hats and sun protection in the sun regardless! And to white balance before they film!
A bit off topic for this video. But I'm watching videos from 3 years ago and coming forward. I've read about new disease resistant Hemlock tree. I know you're working on restoring your forest area. Any thoughts on introducing this new Hemlock tree to your lands?
This is a fabulous video, and a very important topic! Thanks so much for sharing.
This might be my favorite episode so far!!! Trees are the unspoken heros in the pollinator world!
With some exceptions, all native trees are going to be excellent choices but also the shrubs and annuals and vines are important as host plants
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I absolutely learned a lot from this video!
Love Chippy in the background! 😂💗🐿️ love all your info-you are the best in knowledge and information 💗☺️
Including transcript to your video is an excellent idea; it take off a lot of note taken burden. Thanks Summer
Great content as always
I didn't know there were so many swallow tail species!! In my region (Europe - Belgium) we only have the Old World swallowtail (Papilio machaon). Should also occur in North America I guess??? The caterpillar is very similar to your Black swallowtail. The Old World swallowtail is always on the fennel I plant. I let a few plants shoot up each year so the caterpillars can develop.
There is also Iphiclides podalirius - Segelfater in German, don't know the English name. And a few others in southern Europe. Interestingly the European swallowtails seem to like feed on the european relatives of the plants the Americans like. I noticed that for other families of butterflies, too.
@@MartinaSchoppe I knew someone was going to mention that species.🙃😉 I'm well aware that there are 2 species in northern Europe under the Papilionidae. However, this species you mentioned is the Scarce swallowtail and it reproduces only in the very warm areas of southern Europe. It's rarely seen as a “roaming” Butterfly in our areas. I speak only about my region in Europe (Belgium), more north and over here, only the Old world swallowtail reproduces.
Thanks!
Wonderful information I can use to improve my garden-eco system.
Great lists. Interesting that blueberry as a bush is such a great host. I wonder about elderberry and gooseberry bushes. Also curious about locust, persimmon, pawpaw, sycamore, and vines like grapes and Virginia creeper. And why such differences in numbers between say beech, ash, and evergreens versus, say, oak, prunus, and willow?
I kept getting distracted by the squirrels (chipmunks?) and birds in the background 😅
Same here!!😊
I actually enjoyed the sideshow. Relayed at slower speed to get a look. They're probably the happiest wildlife rodents in all of NY State!!!😅 ❤
@esthersanchez2264 oh yes that's what I meant. Signs that the gardens are thriving with wildlife. Love it
Thank you for the interdiction ..❤
😂 Ha! You made me smile when you said you didn't have the 30 trees and their caterpillar numbers memorized. No one will ever give you a hard time for referring to notes in your videos.
One issue emerging with oak trees - the invasive brown tail moth and many people are very allergic to their hair follicles. (Retire those leaf blowers) If you want oak trees, attract blue jays - they will cache acorns up to a 10 mile area. Oak trees follow the expanding blue Jay territory as the climate warms…..both moving north.
So cool ..I love how you incorporate nature in you channel..not just plants..I love both..they go hand and hand! Lol.
? For you ..whats best land trust or conservaship of land?
Squirrel streaker at 10 min mark!!
Thank you for posting!
You neglected to mention my favorite butterfly the zebra swallowtail who's larva feeds exclusively on native American paw trees
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The city has mowed all my native plants down but there’s one in particular that made me upset cause my mother got it for me, it was a Texas sage bush I hope this reaches any knowledgeable people, but the city completely ravaged EVERYTHING, they cut my Texas sage down to stumps, it wasn’t even that established yet will it regrow or should I just toss it out, I’m so angry right now everytime I get a sliver of happiness they just destroy everything.
Sunburn?
Haha no. A little hint for folks: If you don't white balance the camera in the beginning when filming, it's extraordinarily challenging to balance skin tones after in post-production on this camera. So when folks think the skin is red from sunburn, it's typically just forgetting to white balance in the beginning. Thanks for the concern, however. Good reminder for folks to wear their hats and sun protection in the sun regardless! And to white balance before they film!
I like the video idea! But it seems weird to lump such different tree families
A bit off topic for this video. But I'm watching videos from 3 years ago and coming forward. I've read about new disease resistant Hemlock tree. I know you're working on restoring your forest area. Any thoughts on introducing this new Hemlock tree to your lands?
The emerald ash borer has shown up in Oregon, 😢
OH NO. I didn't realize it got out that far west :/
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