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Unknown Catepillar Type - Papilio troilus
Copyright © 2008 John Ayes

Unknown Catepillar Type - Papilio troilus
Kissimmee, Florida, Osceola County, Kissimmee, Florida County, Florida, USA
Size: 1.5"
I've been observing this catepillar's habits since I found it in my yard. It doesn't like waxy leaves but it does like the moss that's grown on a tree stump.

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Unknown Catepillar Type - Papilio troilus View 2 of Unknown Catepillar Type - Papilio troilus
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Contributed by John Ayes on 12 October, 2008 - 3:28pm
Last updated 18 October, 2008 - 1:36am

Spicebush Swallowtail, and getting ready to pupate
judging by the color. Probably not eating at all. Compare below and see guide:



Please click on edit to add a date to your image - it will be a nice addition to the guide.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 12 October, 2008 - 4:08pm login or register to post comments

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