Anise Swallowtail Resin Earrings -- Papilio zelicaon Post earrings The second largest silkmoth in

The second largest silkmoth in North America

There is one spring/early summer flight in Oregon

that looks almost like a painting

and will vary slightly depending on the section of wing used

Anise Swallowtail Resin Earrings -- Papilio zelicaon Post earrings The second largest silkmoth inAnise Swallowtail Resin Earrings Papilio zelicaon Within Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, this beautiful small butterfly can be found in almost any habitat. The caterpillars accept a wide range of host plants from the parsley and carrot families, and can sometimes be found on garden parsley and fennel. There are multiple broods in Oregon, with the last caterpillars overwintering as pupae to eclose (hatch) in April. Desert populations typically just