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Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio cresphontes

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Description:

Caterpillar in a later instar that resembles a bird dropping. The colors are brown, white, yellow and blue. There is a black spot on the side above the first set of legs.

Habitat:

Lime tree in backyard

Reference Links:

Species Papilio cresphontes - Giant Swallowtail - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedOctober 3, 2013

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