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Mexican Fritillary caterpillar

Euptoieta hegesia meridiania

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Red hairless caterpillar with yellow stripes and black spikes for protection. 3 cm long.

Habitat:

Semi desert.

Reference Links:

Euptoieta hegesia meridiania (immatures, page 1)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LuisStevens
Thank you Musicwolf for the ID suggestion. I think you are right because I always find the Mexican Fritillary butterfly around. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37888242
Musicwolf
This appears to be some species of Fritillary butterfly, but I'm not familiar with the varieties in your area.

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PublishedMay 7, 2014

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