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Oruga sp.

Pterourus menatius (Papilionidae)

Photo by Roberto Romo
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Field Notes

Description:

sobre un árbol de aguacate estaba esta linda oruga.

Notes:

Al sentirse amenazado muestra esa probóscide a manera de antenas y expulsa un polvo rojo.

Species ID Suggestions

Swallowtail Caterpillar

Pterourus menatius
bayucca
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Comments (5)
Reyna
Alguien sabe como alejo a las orugas de casa me causan temor
Roberto Romo
Wow it´s true.. I think this one is Pterourus menatius amazing bettle . I need help for ID these species.
bayucca
@earlystages: Keith, there is one you should also look at. My guess would be Pterourus menatius, what do you think about??
Ashish
General ID- Menatius Swallowtail
bayucca
Papilionidae, Pterourus menatius, formerly called Papilio menatius. Sorry, I have now electronic reference, you have to believe me or wait for confirmation by earlystage, who will pass by from time to time ...
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PublishedOctober 5, 2012

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