Older Instar - _TNY_4611

The first instar of the common yellow swallowtail (Papilio machaon) looks quite different from this in black with a white band/spot, but after moulting, it looks almost, but not quite like this. Have a look here for a freshly moulted one: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53016008553/

 

This one is the same instar, ie it hasn't moulted - just eaten a lot and then they end up with this wonderful green hue.

 

Also, how about that black nailpolish?

Done