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Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio cresphontes

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Description:

Brown, yellow and white larvae that resembles bird poop. There are white spots along the top as well as a couple black spots near the head. This cat is in its third instar.
Pre-pupal stage at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/26975056
Mating adults at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6994909

Habitat:

Lemon tree in backyard

Reference Links:

Species Papilio cresphontes - Giant Swallowtail - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMay 21, 2013

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