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Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio troilus

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Papilionidae (swallowtails) beginning of 3rd instar. Length: .75 inches (19 mm) Host plant: Spicebush (Lindera) Light green and white with blue and black "eyes" and circles on abdomen.

Habitat:

Found meadow/woodlands edge, but brought back to house area to "raise" and feed host plant each day.

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37084047 (2nd instar of same caterpillar) 24 hour period change. 2nd series in a set of 6 changes/spots.

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Papilio troilus

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Comments (8)
Adarsha B S
Ha ha ha...last pic is amazing :) Looks like she s worried about something :) Awesome series :)
Kellyspubvista
Wow the two series don't look like the same caterpillar. Great spotting!

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