Giant swallowtail caterpillar

Caterpillar of the giant swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes, with its scent horns (osmateria) extended. Early stages resemble a fresh bird dropping and this caterpillar is highly dependent upon its camouflage for protection, but when disturbed it extends it

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Caterpillar Citrus Cresphontes Crypsis Cryptic Cycle Defense Defensive Dropping Horns Host Instar Larva Larvae Late Mechanism Mimic Papilio Scent Strategy Swallowtail Texan Texas

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