Morning visitor…

[Adamski77]

Had as unexpected visitor this morning

 

[Hack Yeah!]

Did you have a picture? Lol

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

Be gracious but firm. Tell them that you would be happy to get together with them while they are in town but explain to them that you are just unable to open your home at this time.

 

[Adamski77]

Did you have a picture? Lol

That's what I'm trying to figure out now... just realized video not loading... stay patient

 

[Firstflush]

Evil always must be invited in. I say don’t do it. Could be really bad for you.

 

[Adamski77]

You know... when you get to certain age things are not that easy 'online' anymore ... you also want but don't know how... so photos will have to suffice... though pretty lame with iPhone...

 

[19Mateo83]

Beau-t-ful butterfly!
-Johnny #5

 

[Firstflush]

That’s purty. Giant swallowtail maybe.

 

[Mapleminx]

That's what I'm trying to figure out now... just realized video not loading... stay patient

I believe videos must be hosted off site (you tube or Dropbox or whatever) and then attached via link here

 

[Mapleminx]

Aaaaah that’s a nice visitor.

 

[sorce]

Is it a swallowtail?

I planted a bunch of parsley for them caterpillars, I reckon dill and fennel work too.

Sorce

 

[Adamski77]

believe videos must be hosted off site (you tube or Dropbox or whatever) and then attached via link here

Thanks for advise… realize it too… just not smart enough… will try next time … was such a beautiful game of colors.
This azalea was just purchased… pure stump… only put it in the pot and wasn’t expecting any flowers this year… let alone situation like this. Will post some photos soon in full bloom… maybe start progress thread…

 

[Adamski77]

Is it a swallowtail?

No idea… I just moved to Shanghai… no idea about local animals yet

 

[sorce]

No idea… I just moved to Shanghai… no idea about local animals yet

Best get on that! I guess it's not exactly Australia but that could get dangerous!

Sorce

 

[Shibui]

Is it a swallowtail?

I planted a bunch of parsley for them caterpillars, I reckon dill and fennel work too.

Looks like some sort of swallowtail but pretty sure swallowtail caterpillars feed on citrus leaves - at least that's what they feed on down here.

 

[Firstflush]

^^^^and rue as well.

 

[Firstflush]

Is it a swallowtail?

I planted a bunch of parsley for them caterpillars, I reckon dill and fennel work too.

Sorce

Watch the fennel in the ground unless it is by itself all alone in a corner. The plant is noxious to nearly all other plants. Nothing will grow well next to it. Great for pollinators and predatory insects however. Suggest fennel in a pot for control.