Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar
Papilio glaucus (larva)
Eastern tiger swallowtail caterpillars live on the leaves of host trees in deciduous woods, forest edges, gardens, and parks across eastern North America. They feed mainly on tulip tree, wild cherry, ash, willow, and other suitable woody plants, consuming foliage as they grow. Young caterpillars resemble bird droppings, while older larvae are green with large false eyespots that can startle predators.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Chrysalis
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail