Fuscous Swallowtail pupation by Don

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24-Jan-2025

Fuscous Swallowtail pupation

Papilio fuscus, Papilionidae; Herberton, north-east Queensland; on Limeberry (Micromelum minutum, Rutaceae)
Three photos of the one individual: at left - as early instar caterpillar; middle - as final instar caterpillar in early stage of pupation; right - as chrysalis (pupa).

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Philip P		28-Apr-2025 10:01
A great triptych!

larose forest photos		28-Apr-2025 00:51
Fascinating series. It is interesting to see the early instar which looks very similar in colour/pattern to some of our early instar swallowtails, and to the later instar of others. V

Nirvan Hope		27-Apr-2025 23:04
Fascinating to see the different stages.

globalgadabout		27-Apr-2025 16:39
good work here....the chrysalis is particularly interesting..

Claude Gagnon		27-Apr-2025 13:40
Nice presentation of this series in your backyard maybe :))

hayl		27-Apr-2025 12:36
An amazing event to witness and photograph.

joseantonio		27-Apr-2025 12:07
nice to see the three images together.

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