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Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Caterpillar)

Photo by jchandler333
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Originally, I thought this was a Monarch Butterfly caterpillar but now realize that it is more likely a Black Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillar (very similar markings). It was eating quite a salad of parsley from the garden so I'm glad it still turns into a friendly pollinator!

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