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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar My strolls around the yard have become scare these days since school has started and life has once again gotten busy.. I am missing my time behind the lens! I did see this guy tonight though and had to make time to capture him in a picture, I am really hoping he stays put for the whole metamorphosis. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail,Papilio glaucus,bugs,butterfly,caterpillar,nature Click/tap to enlarge

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar

My strolls around the yard have become scare these days since school has started and life has once again gotten busy.. I am missing my time behind the lens! I did see this guy tonight though and had to make time to capture him in a picture, I am really hoping he stays put for the whole metamorphosis.

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
    Lion
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    These caterpillars have very interesting defense system - the first 3 instars are mimicking birds droppings, the later instars are mimicking snakes. Added to my list "Mimicry - a way to survive" Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
  2. View Christina AndJustin Alexander's profile
    Christina AndJustin Alexander
    Bull Frog
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    What a great little tidbit, isn't nature amazing! Posted 10 years ago

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The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is a species of swallowtail butterfly native to North America. It is one of the most familiar butterflies in the eastern United States, where it is common in many different habitats. It flies from spring to fall, during which it produces two to three broods.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christina AndJustin Alexander
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By Christina AndJustin Alexander

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Uploaded Sep 20, 2014. Captured Sep 19, 2014 21:31.
  • Canon EOS REBEL T3
  • f/5.0
  • 1s
  • ISO800
  • 45mm

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