Parsley worms

[Rick]

Found 9 of them on my plants. They will turn into black swallowtail butterflys.

 

[Peter Clausen]

Looks like "mantis food"! (lol...just had to)

 

[hibiscusmile]

I know it is stupid question, but were the plants Parsley?

 

[Mantis_Whisper]

I usually find these guys on my dill plants. raise them every year. But the dill wasn't so great these year so I only found two.

 

[Rick]

I know it is stupid question, but were the plants Parsley?

Yep. Not going to be food. I have noticed fewer butterflies around the last few years so when they come out they will be released. Right now all of them are pupating.

 

[Andrew]

I'm jealous! I planted dill and parsley for like two years in a row hoping to attract some of these, but it never worked.

 

[Rick]

I'm jealous! I planted dill and parsley for like two years in a row hoping to attract some of these, but it never worked.

This was our first year and this is the second time I have pulled off a bunch. So far three of them have came out and were released.

 

[helicop]

Giant mealworms, often called Morio worms are good and beardies usually like them.

They are not expensive and widely available.

 

[Rick]

Finally found a couple on the plants. I always look but the other day I just noticed two large ones. Brought them in and they pupated with 24 hours. They will make a fine meal for a mantis.