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Eastern Black Swallowtail Catapillar

Papilio polyxenes

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Description:

I tried to capture his defensive show but either he didn't think I was a predator or I was to slow to capture him in the act

Habitat:

Eats Parsley

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013

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