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Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

Description:

Early and late instar caterpillars. Note the orange osmeterium showing on the younger caterpillar.

Habitat:

Caterpillars found on curled parsley.

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Catta Pilosa
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Catta Pilosa

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2014
Submitted on Apr 21, 2015

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