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Unusual-looking Caterpillar ID needed

Discussion in 'Butterfly / Moth' started by cherylad, Apr 1, 2012.

  1. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Spotted these guys on the little Mandarin tree.
    At first glance I thought it was bird-poop!
    Anybody know what they are?

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    unknown caterpillar on Mandarin ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )





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    Unknown caterpillar on Mandarin ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )
     
    cherylad, Apr 1, 2012
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    Is it the catterpiller for the giant swallowtail butterfly (Papilio cresphontes)?
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I did see a couple of these last year. Thanks!
    Hmmm.... the Swallowtail and Giant Swallowtail are so different.
     
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    Great find and shots!
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Thanks all. And it's funny... on the link that Toni gave me, one tidbit of info said that they look like bird poop! So, it wasn't just me! :D
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    I'm guessing that was intentional also to deter predators. It really is amazing! Thanks for posting Cheryl.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I can't help but laugh... how many instances is it good to look like bird poop? :-D
     
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