Orange Dog Caterpillar

Citrus groves, suburban gardens, and areas where host plants grow.

Foliage of citrus plants such as orange, lemon, and lime trees.

Camouflaged to resemble bird droppings in early stages. Extrudes a foul-smelling osmeterium gland when threatened.

Can cause significant defoliation and economic damage to citrus crops. Eventually matures into the large Giant Swallowtail butterfly.