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Mourning cloak caterpillar

Nymphalis antiopa

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

The immature form of this species is sometimes known as the spiny elm caterpillar.

Habitat:

Wooded area

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Nymphalis antiopa

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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Thanks, Luis. This was the first time I saw the caterpillar, too. So interesting to see the caterpillar form and then the butterfly.
LuisStevens
Beautiful caterpillar Maria! I've seen the butterfly but never the caterpillar. Thanks for sharing.

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PublishedMay 22, 2013

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