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Black Swallowtail Pupa
When caterpillars pupate, they blend into their surroundings.
camouflage
This pupa resembles a sea horse.
Female Black Swallowtail
Females are less colorful than the males.
Hanging-by-a-Thread
Look closely to see the silken threads holding the pupa.
Saddleback Moth
Be careful of this one. The stinging spines cause lasting pain!
Zebra Longwing Caterpillar
This caterpillar will turn into a zebra longwing butterfly, Florida's state butterfly.
Monarch & Milkweed
Milkweed is the host plant for monarchs.
Monarch resting on Live Oak
Break Time!
Newborn I
This caterpillar has just emerged.
Newborn II
This caterpillar is drying it's wings before flying away.