A “Pokémon” in Real Life 🐛 The Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar This is the larva of the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus). Its final larval stage inflates the front body segments and displays large, yellow “eye spots.” The head-like pattern and bright “eyes” mimic a small snake’s face, startling would-be predators. When threatened it can rear up and even stick out a reddish osmeterium (a scent gland) to reinforce the illusion. This form of defensive mimicry lets it avoid attac
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1.9K views · 220 reactions | Swallowtail butterflies will flutter their wings as they feed on flowers such as this Spicebush butterfly feeding on lantana. | Butterfly Lady | Facebook
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Spicebush swallowtail or snake? This caterpillar's large eyespot helps it pass for a reptile—at least at first glance—to keep predators at bay. The stunning variety of Eastern U.S. caterpillars, from Samuel Jaffe & The Caterpillar Lab: bit.ly/2E0TGRk. | bioGraphic
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Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar🐛 This Caterpillar Looks like Snake | All About Animals @topfans The Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar is a clever master of disguise. It starts off brown to mimic bird droppings and avoid predators. As it grows, it turns bright green with fake eyespots that make it look like a cartoon snake. If threatened, it can even pop out smelly orange "horns." Eventually, it forms a chrysalis and transforms into a striking black and blue butterfly with swallowtail-like ext
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Meet the Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar, a master of disguise! 🐛 It mimics a snake with its big eyespots and rearing posture to scare off predators. Nature’s camouflage game is strong! #scientistafghan #new #viral #SpicebushSwallowtail #NatureFacts #WildlifeReels #AnimalMimicry #CaterpillarToButterfly | Scientist Afghan
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