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Pipevine swallowtail

Battus philenor

Photo by Shelby2
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and red caterpillar/worm 1.5 to 2" long. Several of them were spotted crawling around in the grass.

Species ID Suggestions

Pipevine Swallowtail

Battus philenor

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Latimeria
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Comments (3)
Latimeria
I don't think you need to worry about getting stung by this one, the tentacles are fleshy, not urticating hairs.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2011

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