Spicebush swallowtail or snake? This caterpillar's large eyespot helps it pass for a reptile—at least at first glance—to keep predators at bay. The stunning variety of Eastern U.S. caterpillars, from Samuel Jaffe & The Caterpillar Lab: bit.ly/2E0TGRk. | bioGraphic
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