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Cairns Birdwing larvae

Ornithoptera euphorion

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Impressive large spikey looking caterpillar ~8cms long. Feeding on host plant.

Habitat:

Found on host plant Aristolochia tagala or Dutchman's Pipe. Suburban backyard, Clifton Beach QLD

Reference Links:

Ornithoptera euphorion - Wikipedia, https://australianbutterflies.com/experiences/host-plants/cairns-birdwing-cater…

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