Eastern Black Swallowtail Metamorphosis #3
by Millard H. Sharp
Title
Eastern Black Swallowtail Metamorphosis #3
Artist
Millard H. Sharp
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes asterius) emerging from chrysalis. Metamorphosis sequence; 5 in a series of 14. Note the slender silk thread holding the chrysalis to the reed, and that the coiled tongue mimics the Pipevine Butterfly. Duval County, Northeastern Florida.
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December 8th, 2013
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