I was checking my herb & jalapeño raised beds this evening & noticed, from a distance, my lovage was not looking so good. When I got up close, it was loaded with caterpillars! I was able to quickly ID the caterpillars: black swallowtail butterflies! I shall leave them undisturbed:-)
That is awesome! Anything we can do to promote Butterflies and Bees is 100% with me. :)
I have seen LESS Butterflies this season - though we are swimming in Milkweed - we always leave that alone, no matter where it is growing.
However - I have seen MORE Honey Bees than in many years prior. Lots of Clover due to all of our rain - and I’m not sure how much moisture bees need as a species, but something is working out right this year for sure. :)