Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The swallowtail caterpillar is the larval stage of swallowtail butterflies and is best known for its clever defenses. When young, it often mimics bird droppings to avoid predators. As it grows, it becomes green with bold markings that blend in with host plants like parsley, dill, and fennel. When threatened, it can extend a bright, forked organ from behind its head that releases a strong odor, scaring predators away. After several molts, it forms a chrysalis

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