Black Swallowtales: How long b4 they emerge as Butterflies?

Olathe, KS(Zone 6a)

Hellow friends. I have 1 AST or BST that I brought in as a cat this week and the next day it was in its "cacoon" form. If its a BST, how long before they become butterflies? I read somewhere it was days and other sites said possibly years. The timing will determine what I decide to do with it.
Here are a few pics, hopefully this will help ID which butterfly it is.

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Olathe, KS(Zone 6a)

Here is another pic. Please excuse the exposure problems, my lighting is a mess as I forgot how to adjust it.

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Olathe, KS(Zone 6a)

and 1 more.
I sure hope these pics will help tell the difference and answer the ID problem. Anise or Black Swallow Tale
Thanks friends, JD

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Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b)

usually 10 to 14 days

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