Description
Large, polymorphic caterpillar in two main forms: pale olive-green with yellow-white eyespots, or dark/black with vivid yellow-orange eyespots. Long, straight black caudal horn.
Information
Host plants
Distribution
Throughout France, more frequent at mid altitude. Widespread across Europe from Britain to the Balkans.
Notes
Strongly polymorphic — two very different colour forms can occur in the same population.