Two-tailed Swallowtail

This was a Two-tailed Tiger Swallowtail that emerged in late winter after overwintering as a chrysallis.

by LindaTX8 Nov 19, 2006 8:30 PM

A caterpillar of Papilio multicaudata It starts off more like a bird dropping, then turns green later.

by LindaTX8 Nov 19, 2006 8:40 PM

In the last instar, the caterpillar darkens, often to a beautiful coppery color.

by LindaTX8 Nov 19, 2006 8:47 PM

The chrysallis...in my area, they overwinter in this form.

by LindaTX8 Nov 19, 2006 8:55 PM