Other names: Orchard Butterfly Caterpillar, Large Citrus Butterfly Caterpillar.
If disturbed this caterpillar will reveal a red-orange “tentacle” (known as the osmeterium) from behind its head which emits a foul smell to deter predators.
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Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillar
Posted in Aussie Caterpillars, tagged Australian Wildlife, Butterfly, Caterpillars, Nature, Wildlife on 15/06/2011| Leave a Comment »
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