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Pipevine Swallowtail Caterpillar

Battus philenor

Description:

The larvae are black. Many fleshy filaments project from the sides of the body, the longest being on the anterior end. Over the dorsal part of the body are two rows of orange-red warts.

Habitat:

A wildlife habitat garden near a lake. These are feeding on a White-veined Pipevine, Aristolochia fimbriata.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 20, 2012
Submitted on Aug 22, 2012

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