UF/IFAS
Extension St. Lucie County

Tag: caterpillar

Swallowtail Caterpillar

Thats not bird droppings…its a giant swallowtail butterfly caterpillar!


May 6, 2020

The giant swallowtail butterfly's caterpillars are unmistakable. They look like bird droppings. These caterpillars feed on citrus plants hence the nickname "orange dog." The caterpillar below is feeding on Hercules club.   References Florida ... READ MORE

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Tags: #UFBugs, Butterfly, Caterpillar, Orange Dog