Q&A: I think I have 3 black swallowtail caterpillars in my herb garden. How long before they pupate?

Question by Elizabeth E: I think I have 3 black swallowtail caterpillars in my herb garden. How long before they pupate?
They are about 2″ and I’m worried about having enough food source for them.

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Answer by Me
Leave them where they are. They chose that location instinctively.

They should be butterflies in about a week since they form the cocoon

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