P. rutulus rutulus Immatures Photos
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Papilio rutulus rutulus third instar
Caterpillar was found near Pioneer Campground along Soldier Creek, north of Fairview, Camas County, Idaho, 5 Aug 2006.
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Western tiger swallowtail third isntar caterpillar.
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Papilio rutulus rutulus fifth instar
Western tiger swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) fifth instar caterpillar.
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Papilio rutulus rutulus fifth instar
Western tiger swallowtail last instar caterpillar on willows along the Bogus Basin Highway, Boise County, Idaho. Photo was taken on 22 August 2004.
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Papilio rutulus rutulus fifth instar
Photo taken just south of Pioneer Campground, north of Fairview, Camas County, Idaho.
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Papilio rutulus rutulus fifth instar
Larva changing color just prior to seeking a suitable place to form a chrysalis.
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Papilio rutulus rutulus pupa
In the spring, after tiger swallowtail pupae have gone through the winter, it is sometimes difficult to visibly notice when a pupa has broken hibernation (diapause) and has taken it first steps to start to develop into an adult butterfly. When held up to the light, you can see the darkening of the eyes on the chrysalis indicating that the pupa is starting to develop into an adult tiger swallowtail butterfly.
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