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Eastern Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar
Papilio cresphontes
28.8934, -82.574
Field Notes
Description:
It is in the defensive position, but one of its osmeteria was stuck to its body because a raindrop had just fallen on it. When they extend these osmeteria (antennae-like structures) they also exude a foul smell.
Habitat:
Orange tree in a suburban yard
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 14, 2017
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