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Second stage of the Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly larvae. The caterpillar
hatches from the egg, eats its egg shell, and
almost immediately starts ea...
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Second stage of the Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly larvae. The caterpillar
hatches from the egg, eats its egg shell, and
almost immediately starts eating leaves. It is
initially brown in color but later turns green
(it may turn back to brown before pupating).
It makes its own nest by folding a leaf over and
securing it with silk. The caterpillar can grow u
p to 2 inches long.
• The brown caterpillar resembles a bird
dropping which protects it from predators
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hatches from the egg, eats its egg shell, and
almost immediately starts eating leaves. It is
initially brown in color but later turns green
(it may turn back to brown before pupating).
It makes its own nest by folding a leaf over and
securing it with silk. The caterpillar can grow u
p to 2 inches long.
• The brown caterpillar resembles a bird
dropping which protects it from predators
Read less
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aprilrena
August 11, 2012
Thank you very much :) For some reason I cannot seem to get close enough to get good butterfly shots yet... but then again I haven't had many opportunities either :)
aprilrena
April 19, 2013
Thank you very much!! My son brought this butterfly larvae to me attached to a fallen branch. I thought it had a very curious look :)
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