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Caterpillars of Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio aegeus

Photo by Christiane
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Christiane
Giant Swallowtails are so beautiful.. I don't think we have them here in OZ..
ceherzog
Just like our Giant Swallowtail, except it's caterpillar looks like bird droppings! They eat any citrus
Christiane
They eat the leaves of all lemon trees..
ceherzog
Looks like a real tough guy. What does he eat?
Christiane
These caterpillars also have a very strong lemony smell..
alicelongmartin
Our caterpillars are pretty plain next to yours in Australia

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