The Butterfly Farm Aruba & Nectar Café on Instagram: "oh, you can see me? okay…well… just so you know, i am not a tasty, citrusy snack, absolutely not! i’m a snake, look!🐍 before i dive into explaining what is going on here, i want to remind everyone that this is for educational purposes only — we strongly advocate for minimum direct contact with all caterpillars for their overall wellbeing! swallowtail caterpillars (family papilionidae) are the ONLY caterpillars that have what is called an osm

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The swallowtail caterpillar is the larval stage of swallowtail butterflies and is known for its clever defense and dramatic appearance. When young, it often mimics bird droppings to avoid predators. As it grows, it transforms into a bright green caterpillar with bold eye-like markings that make it look larger and more intimidating than it really is. One of its most unique features is the osmeterium — a forked, fleshy organ hidden behind the head. When threate