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Black Swallowtail Caterpillars

Papilio polyxenes

Description:

Two different stages of the black swallowtail caterpillar. Also showing defense pose.

Habitat:

They love to eat bronze fennel, dill, rue, and parsley.

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aswedishelf
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aswedishelf

Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 21, 2018
Submitted on Sep 21, 2018

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