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Pipevine Swallowtail larvae

Battus philenor

Photo by KristenGilpin
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Description:

These caterpillars can move quite quickly. They tap their tentacles on surfaces as they move and use the tiny setae (hairs) on their bodies and tentacles to feel the world around them. Check out the video to see them walking about.

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Pipevine swallowtail

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