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Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar
Papilio cresphontes
45.3612, -75.8723
Field Notes
Description:
Resembles bird droppings to deter predators & if that doesn't work they use their red osmeterium.These are 'horns' which they can display & then retract. The coloration is dingy brown & or olive with white patches & small patches of purple.
Habitat:
High brush next to a large river.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 4, 2014
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