9304e caterpillar intersection

2 black swallowtail caterpillars. A bit different coloration since they are at different stages ( instars)

 

This is a great link about how this all works. It set me straight, including debunking my notion of caterpillars "spinning" a cocoon for themselves. Check it out!

www.ourhabitatgarden.org/creatures/butterflies-young-swal...

 

www.cameralenscompare.com/photoAwardsCounter.aspx

 

 

 

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