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Monarch butterfly catterpillar

Danaus plexippus

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Field Notes

Description:

Black with white and yellow stripes

Habitat:

Commonly eats and is found on milkweed.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KenCheeks
Great spotting to add to the Caterpillars of the Southeastern USA Mission. Thanks!
MarthyJCannary
milkweed. not positive what type though. I think just common milkweed.
KeithRoragen
Very dark coloration on this one. Do you know what it is eating?

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Caterpillars of the Southeastern USA
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PublishedMarch 17, 2013

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