Black swallowtail caterpillars ( Papilio polyxenes ) by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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02-AUG-2011	Christine Hanrahan

Black swallowtail caterpillars (Papilio polyxenes)

This caterpillar was one of three that Diane and I found at FWG today. It was obviously disturbed by something, perhaps us, because its scent gland (osmeterium) was pushed out. However, it soon retracted it into a "pouch" above its head.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/160s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Milan Vogrin		04-Aug-2011 06:17
Very nice!

Andre Fontaine		03-Aug-2011 17:06
très jolie composition !

meekam tam		03-Aug-2011 11:56
Very colorful caterpillar capture with great details! V

Blandine Mangin		03-Aug-2011 11:43
superb ! v

Wendy Cotie		03-Aug-2011 04:35
Christine, this image is outstanding!

Valene		02-Aug-2011 22:38
Wonderful capture Christine with beautiful crisp details! V

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