Anise Swallowtail
Anise Swallowtails can be common in the spring in the Rocky Mountains west to California. They feed on various species of parsleys. They usually only have one flight in the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin; but have multiple flights per year near the California coast where they use fennel as a larval hostplant.
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Emergence Container
To emerge your adult anise swallowtail, select a plastic tub or margarine tub that is big enough to hold your butterfly. This photo shows the emergence of an indra swallowtail; but, the principle is the same. Make sure to have paper towel taped or glued around the sides so that the butterfly walk around and have room to dry its wings.
