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Hector's swallowtail larva (?)

Papilio (Heraclides) hectorides

Notes:

When disturbed, this larva extends a long, yellow "mustache".

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8 Comments

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves 11 years ago

Looks very bizzarre

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

"Messy-looking" caterpillar!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Asergio, incredible!!! Nice capture!

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 11 years ago

Wow grandioso

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Awesome caterpillar Sergio!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

I be there for the World Cup and i have plans after to stay at least 2 months more, i will visit you for sure my friend and i will bring what i need to certify you as a Scuba Diver.

Sergio Monteiro
Sergio Monteiro 12 years ago

Are you coming to Brazil? If you don't come to Curitiba I won't forgive you.

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Well i this point what kind of Paradise you have there :))
I m ready for 2014, i have to see it myself.

Sergio Monteiro
Spotted by
Sergio Monteiro

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Spotted on Apr 27, 2012
Submitted on Apr 27, 2012

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