close-up of pachliopta aristolochiae caterpillars with a blurry green background. a caterpillar eating leaves.

animal aristolochiae background biology body botanical insect bug butterfly caterpillar change closeup creature cultivate detail entomological entomology exotic flora food garden green habitat herb horticulture host larva larvae leaf leaves macro metamorphism metamorphosis natural nature pest plant protuberances pupate red redtipped small stem swallowtail texture tropical wild wildlife