Papilio machaon 3 (Caterpillar)

[Papilio machaon-larva]

Swallowtail’s caterpillars are extremely colorful; something that makes them easily spotted by their predators. On the other hand, extreme colors are a warning to birds that extremely colorful caterpillars are also extremely distasteful!

Up to 5 cm long.

Mt. Hymittos: 2007, © Tony Taglides