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Eastern Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio cresphontes

Description:

It is in the defensive position, but one of its osmeteria was stuck to its body because a raindrop had just fallen on it. When they extend these osmeteria (antennae-like structures) they also exude a foul smell.

Habitat:

Orange tree in a suburban yard

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A beautiful caterpillar....

Machi
Spotted by
Machi

Florida, USA

Spotted on Aug 28, 2017
Submitted on Nov 14, 2017

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