Early instar Giant Swallowtail larva on a Ptelea trifoliata (Hop Tree), Arkansas click on any picture for a larger image
larva on Ptelea trifoliata, with blossoms
Ptelea trifoliata seed pods
These larva were found on a Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata), at Pruit, Buffalo National River. This is a common host for Giant Swallowtail, over much of its range.
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