Swallowtail On Milkweed

A few days ago I published a post titled, A Milkweed Plant, about the Fourleaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia). And now I’ve come upon a couple butterflies enjoying the blooms of this same Fourleaf Milkweed.

These two butterflies are Zebra Swallowtails (Eurytides marcellus). Their host plant is the Pawpaw Tree. Adults feed on the nectar of Redbud, Verbena and, of course, Milkweed.

I love the coloring of the Zebra Swallowtails. Lots of black and white with tiny, beautiful accents of red and blue.

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

4 thoughts on “Swallowtail On Milkweed”

    1. Dianne, It is so WONDERFUL to hear from you. And with such a sweet comment. Thanks BUNCHES!
      Thanks too for reading my posts! I’m really enjoying sharing my photos!
      Hugs
      Bren

  2. Thank you! Such beautiful milkweed and butterflies! Today, I received 5 milkweed plants I ordered. I excited to get them in the ground and keep my eyes open for butterflies.

    1. Hi Diane, lucky you – putting in new milkweed plants! I’m sure you’re going to have a grand time watching the new plants attract butterflies. WONDERFUL!
      Thank you so very much for reading my posts!
      Bren

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