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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillar, early instar

Papilio glaucus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

Very small caterpillar without hair. Small horns on the head and rump. Dark brown with a white band. Bird dropping mimic.

Habitat:

Suburban yard on an ornamental Cherry.

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Papilio glaucus

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