Larva of spicebush swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus) hiding inside spicebush leaf that it has wrapped itself inside of using silk. Large false e

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Larva of spicebush swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus) hiding inside spicebush leaf that it has wrapped itself inside of using silk. Large false eyes on thorax help to deter predators.

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Size: 3579px × 4585px
Photo credit: © Gerry Bishop / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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