Skip to main content

Florida Polydamas Swallowtail

Battus polydamas lucayus

Photo by BenHoldridge
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

25.6564, -80.3194

Field Notes

Description:

A large and attractive caterpillar with orange fleshy extensions on the body and "horns" near the head.

Habitat:

Feeding on pipevine in a residential area.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Insects of Florida
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 2, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies