Giant Swallowtail
 

Other Names Orange Dog
Scientific Name Heraclides (Papilio) cresphontes
Family Name Papilionidae
Order Name Lepidoptera
 
Black wings with yellow markings near wing margins and spots forming a diagonal band across the fore wings. Wingspan up to 6 inches.

Caterpillars are dark brown with creamy white mottled markings, making them appear much like bird droppings. When disturbed, caterpillars display a pair of horn-like, orange glands (osmeteria) which emit a foul smell.

Drees/Jackman p 246
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