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Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio polyxenes

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Munching on the parsley in the backyard.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 5, 2015
Submitted on Jun 16, 2015

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