Caterpillar of Old World swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) weaving a silk girdle attachment preparing for pupation, Switzerland

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Size: 3280px × 4928px
Location: Switzerland
Photo credit: © GFC Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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