Giant Swallowtail (early pupa stage) (Papilio cresphontes) in Escondido, United States | Project Noah

Photo by CindyBinghamKeiser

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Field Notes

Description:

This caterpillar is in the early pupa stage and blends in very well with the branches!
The first instar can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22369016
The third instar at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/24180128
The pre-pupal stage at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/26975056
Mating adults at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6994909

Habitat:

Lemon tree in the backyard

Reference Links:

Species Papilio cresphontes - Giant Swallowtail - BugGuide.Net

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