Papilio polyxenes - eastern black swallowtail - larva Urbana, Illinois, USA
Larvae of the giant swallowtail Heraclides cresphontes mimic bird droppings to avoid predation. Austin, Texas, USA.
A close-up view of a Caligo memnon owl butterfly hindwing reveals the scales that create this tropical insect's distinct eyespots. Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Cayo District, Belize
