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Giant swallowtail chrysalis (Papilio cresphontes), lit by UV light
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Giant swallowtail caterpillar (Papilio cresphontes) everting its osmeterium as defense response - the orange forked structure's appearance is startling and not unlike a snake's tongue, plus it emits a foul smell.
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Fritillary butterfly resting on pine needles, California
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