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Monarch Caterpillar

Danaus plexippus

Photo by MelindaKiser
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Field Notes

Description:

4 cm long with pale yellow, white and black bands. Two sets of protuberances on opposite ends of body.

Habitat:

Found feeding on common milkweed in an unmowed man made ditch.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Monarch Migration
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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Caterpillars of Eastern North America

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PublishedJuly 1, 2017

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