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Papilio polyxenes
There are several on the last remains of the parsley. The black swallowtail caterpillar has an orange "forked gland", called the osmeterium. When in danger, the osmeterium, which looks like a snake's tongue, everts and releases a foul smell to repel predators.
Parsley in an herb garden box.
Spotted on Sep 9, 2012
Submitted on Sep 14, 2012
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