Milk Parsley...

[freeway]

I know its a long shot, but does anyone have any Milk Parsley plants they would be willing to sell? Cheers

[Pete Eeles]

Hi freeway,

If you're looking to rear Swallowtail in captivity, then Fennel is more-easily available (in garden centres!).

Cheers,

- Pete

[freeway]

i was told that fennel is too dry for the britsh race? have you found this to be incorrect?

[Pete Eeles]

Yes. britannicus do just fine on fennel - just make sure you provide growing foodplant. They'll be fine.

The advice you've been given is almost correct - I believe it's the ability for the adults to mate that is assisted by a higher humidity (hence their presence in fenland).

Cheers,

- Pete

[Piers]

For what it's worth I have had great success with carrots. (That's the green part!!)

And hand pairing is your most assured method of breeding success...

Felix.