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
Two-tailed Tiger Swallowtail nectaring on Frostweed
by LindaTX8 Sep 9, 2008 10:32 PM
