Alpine Swallowtail Teardrop Pendant Necklace sterling silver The deep black mesh sock

The deep black mesh sock allows for easy collection with a swish

with the last overwintering as pupae in September/October to eclose (hatch) as fresh adult butterflies in April/May

Callicore Butterfly Double Sided Stainless Steel Locket-- Callicore excelsior

Wandering caterpillars looking to cocoon for the winter can sometimes be found off their host plants in fall

Most earrings will be made of the more common Alfalfa Butterfly

Alpine Swallowtail Teardrop Pendant Necklace sterling silver The deep black mesh sockAlpine Swallowtail Teardrop Necklace Parnassius clodius A common white butterfly with red hind wing spots, and a frequent companion to hikers. It occupies mountain meadows and foothills where the caterpillar host plants are common. The larvae feed on plants in the bleeding heart family. Although part the swallowtail family, the adult lacks tails. In flight it may look like a common white butterfly initially, but the flight pattern is the same as any