Papilio machaon melitensis larva

SANPHILEP

I have this reared this black Papilio machaoan melitensis larvae from a small brood of wild-collected eggs deposited in my garden.

Anyone has reared or saw such melanism in the European machaon.

Thanks

bellargus

In central Europe, it's relatively common for caterpillars to have extended black markings in late summer/early autumn. However, I've never seen one with such a dark, desaturated green color. Usually, just the black markings are extended over the areas which would be green normally.

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