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Dainty swallowtail

Papilio anactus

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This yellow and brown caterpillar somewhat resembles a bird dropping.

Habitat:

Feeding on a lime tree (Citrus)

Notes:

I've been watching some butterflies trying to lay eggs on this Citrus in my yard but have not even seen any eggs. Finally one has developed. I've seen these adults defending a hilltop habitat. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8266122

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Dainty Swallowtail (Papilio anactus)

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Comments (3)
MartinL
Thank you Mari. Update on this caterpillar. It got eaten today by some predator, leaving a blood stain on the leaf. :(
MartinL
Compare with this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/wimmera_moths_and_fungi_victoria_australia/5533921690/in/photostream/

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PublishedMarch 16, 2013

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