Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Papilio troilus
Spicebush Swallowtail larva go through three color stages as they develop.In their first moltings they are brown and white and look like bird droppings. In their mid stage they are a brilliant green. The last instar these caterpillars are a deep orange red. Photo: Late instar (orange red) and third instar (green) larvae.
These caterpillars can be found rolled up inside leaves of their host plants camphor and spicebush. The larva weave tiny pads of silk which curls the leaf around them to create a shelter.
The large eyespots of these caterpillars can startle predators and people.
Lat: 28.05, Long: -82.40
Spotted on Oct 5, 2010
Submitted on Jul 26, 2011
179 Comments (1–25)
Wow!!!
they look like plastic ones
Wow! What area of Florida did you find that?
I love! I didn't see this!
Is it long? Has it got big eyes? Is it poisonous?
creepy.....but cool
There cute!!!!!
Wow. I want a toy that looks like this.
Awsome
AWSOME
tis are snaces
Are incredible!
nice
Are nice
Thanks everyone! Never figured colorful larvae would be so popular!
Wow...!!! Great spot !!! Very cool !!
I am speechless
Congratulations on the second to most famous spotting on Project Noah!
Cool
Wow! Gorgeous markings. What an absolutely fantastic site this is. I am currently working on a book project featuring arthropods and it is so great to find like minded people! I would love to hear ideas about the direction of the project so feel free to stop by my blog. I think I could easily spend the day exploring all these fantastic photos!!!
wow, thats a really cool spotting
amazing!
Very very cool
Awesome...
Now I know how pokemon creator made Caterpie... I'm very sorry for my comment T__T and the creature is very beautiful *____*