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This bird poop caught my attention because it looked a bit too perfectly shaped, and when I looked at it closer its orange osmeteria came out.

Searching online, I suspect that this might be Papilio cresphontes. However, I see a lot of variation in the photos of Papilio cresphontes and so I am not sure if this the correct ID.

Found in Yucatan, Mexico.

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[โ€“] troglodyte_mignon@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Just leaving a comment to say that this picture made my day when I saw it. :-)

[โ€“] Sal@mander.xyz 1 points 5 months ago

I am very happy you enjoyed it! Thanks :)