The first and second instar of the larvae of the Papilio homerus (the Homerus swallowtail or Jamaican swallowtail) resembles elephant droppings which are thought to provide a selective advantage as to avoid predation.
The first and second instar of the larvae of the Papilio homerus (the Homerus swallowtail or Jamaican swallowtail) resembles elephant droppings which are thought to provide a selective advantage as to avoid predation.