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Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio troilus

Photo by keithp2012
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Field Notes

Description:

I think it was ready to pupate soon

Habitat:

the butterfly place 120 Tyngsboro road, Westford MA

Species ID Suggestions

Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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Alex
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Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio troilus

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ira080808
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Comments (2)
keithp2012
This one wasn't frightened so I didnt see the orange tongue looking appendages.
KARLAOSORIO
heyyyyyyyyyyyy that's a spicebush swallowtail caterpillar. When they get frithenned they shoot 2 tubes that looks as a snake's tongue.

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The Color Green - Northeastern US
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedJuly 6, 2013

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