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Oct 13, 2016 17:48:38   #
boehdick
 
Won't be long before the cold will prevent seeing these guys outside. Can anyone identify this caterpillar?


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Oct 13, 2016 18:31:07   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Nice sharp captures. I believe the caterpillar is an Eastern Black Swallowtail.

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Oct 14, 2016 01:49:08   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
I believe the caterpillar is an Eastern Black Swallowtail.
I concur, fifth instar: http://www.pbase.com/rcm1840/lifecycleofblsw

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Oct 14, 2016 09:40:21   #
rdubreuil Loc: Dummer, NH USA
 
I would agree also: http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Caterpillars

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Oct 15, 2016 00:35:08   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
I agree with Carol. Good shots, boehdick!

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Oct 15, 2016 21:05:15   #
boehdick
 
Thanks Cwilson! There have been at least three eating parsley right outside in the herb garden on the deck.
Cwilson341 wrote:
Nice sharp captures. I believe the caterpillar is an Eastern Black Swallowtail.

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Oct 15, 2016 21:06:51   #
boehdick
 
Thanks sailorsmom! There is so much out there worth shooting, where do you stop?
sailorsmom wrote:
I agree with Carol. Good shots, boehdick!

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