feeding on my dill plant
Not sure which variety of swallowtail butterfly as there are approximately 550 species. This caterpillar most closely resembles the Anise Swallowtail, or possibly the Black Swallowtail.
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It's already beautiful and it's not even a butterfly yet...
ReplyDeleteI think that's the prettiest caterpillar I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't know the exact genus/species, but it is a beautiful catepillar. Great macro shot!
ReplyDeleteI had those last year on my dill...aren't they cool...of course until they eat up all the dill...
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. You took this yourself? Very nice.
ReplyDeletewow, sooo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG...I am speechless! This is incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! I have a photo of a Swallowtail caterpillar too, but I think mine is of a different variety than yours.
ReplyDeleteGreat macro shot! Love those colors.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful! Great photo!
ReplyDeleteWOW - It's amazing
ReplyDeleteWow - I had no idea caterpillars actually looked like that. I've only seen the small fuzzy ones in person. This is a beautiful shot!
ReplyDeletenice photo!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo..really a great caterpiller! :)
ReplyDeleteI know I'm very late to this party, but what a FABULOUS photo you captured!
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