Butterfly caterpillar or Large Citrus Butterfly caterpillar. When disturbed, the caterpillars are inclined to rear up at the front, and briefly evert

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Butterfly caterpillar or Large Citrus Butterfly caterpillar. When disturbed, the caterpillars are inclined to rear up at the front, and briefly evert a red forked osmeterium from behind the head. This is an eversible horn-like organ that is bright pink/red. Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
Photo credit: © cbstockfoto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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