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Pipevine Swallowtail Caterpillars (2nd instar)

Battus philenor

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Females lay batches of eggs on underside of host plant leaves. Caterpillars feed in small groups when young but become solitary when older. Wintering is by the chrysalis.

Habitat:

On a Wooly Pipevine, Aristolochia tomentosa, leaf.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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Comments (2)
gatorfellows
Thanks Luis, but not hard to find - I have Wooly Pipevine, a native plant here in Texas, on my potting bench arbor. The alien looking caterpillars are fun to watch and show visitors. :)

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