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Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio polyxenes

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Field Notes

Description:

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar. 2 inches stretched out

Habitat:

Meadow on our property in the Poconos.

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Comments (7)
Carol Snow Milne
The caterpillar survived 12 1/2 inches of snow on October 30th. But then it was very warm out for many days. Amazing!
The MnMs
Amazing they are still around in November..is not too cold in there yet?
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks again Karen. November, and the meadow still has a few secrets to uncover. Caterpillars are great to photograph, they don't fly away. LOL
KarenL
Nice shot - I love the detail of it's legs gripping the stem!

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PublishedNovember 4, 2011

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