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Pipevine Swallowtail Caterpillar

Battus philenor

Photo by GregMayberry
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Field Notes

Description:

The red and orange caterpillar of the Pipevine Swallowtain Butterfly is found throughout the state. The longest projections are found at the anterior end of the larva.

Habitat:

Caterpillars of this species can be found feeding on snakeroot leaves.

Notes:

After metamorphosis, this caterpillar emerges as an iridescent blue swallowtail butterfly.

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