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Back Off! Caterpillar of Lime Swallowtail - Papilio demoleus, when 'threatened' or disturbed, they may display an 'antennae' like protrusion, this is only visible for a short moment of 1-2 seconds only. Batangas,Butterfly,Caterpillar,Common Lime Butterfly,Geotagged,Lime Swallowtail,Mabini,Papilio demoleus,Philippines,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

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Caterpillar of Lime Swallowtail - Papilio demoleus, when 'threatened' or disturbed, they may display an 'antennae' like protrusion, this is only visible for a short moment of 1-2 seconds only.

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The Lime Swallowtail

"Papilio demoleus" is a common and widespread swallowtail butterfly. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies, it does not have a prominent tail.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Oct 1, 2017. Captured Sep 21, 2017 13:08 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
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  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.