East Texas is home to a wide array of fascinating wildlife, including the giant swallowtail butterfly. Known for its impressive size and striking appearance, this butterfly is a frequent visitor to ...

The first time I saw a giant swallowtail butterfly years ago, I just happened to walk out to get the mail and saw it nectaring on lantana in my flower bed by the road. What a surprise! This huge pale ...

Giant Swallowtails are among the largest butterflies in North America. Vicky McMillan With wingspans up to five or six inches, Giant Swallowtails (Papilio cresphontes) are arguably the largest ...

A burst of butterflies has suddenly brightened our garden. The ethereal winged creatures are emerging from chrysalises nestled in soil over the winter. Nectar-producing flowers supporting butterflies ...

There are five of these worms feeding on the satsuma tree today. They have a pungent odor. What are they, and what should I do? — Angie Balius This is the orange dog caterpillar, the immature form of ...

The monarch butterflies have migrated north for the summer but their “cousins” the queen butterflies are prominent in many area landscapes, especially if you have milkweeds and one or more good nectar ...