The Magic of Nature

Pipevine swallowtails are a butterfly found in the US and South America. This butterfly travels all the states between California to Pennsylvania.

A wasp called a Trogus lapidator preys exclusively on swallowtails. Luckily these guys are smart and their bodies are very acidic. The bright colors of their body. Pops of bold color on their larvae. Let predators know that they aren't going to taste good.