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Tiger Mimic Queen

Lycorea halia atergatis

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Field Notes

Description:

Very similar striped caterpillar to butterfly monarch caterpillar but has some differences. This does not have the rear tentacles and yellow stripes are not defined. Which is why I have not their exact identification.

Habitat:

Costa Rica.

Species ID Suggestions

Tiger Mimic Queen Caterpillar

Lycorea halia atergatis

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Comments (3)
bayucca
Common name would be Tiger Mimic Queen Caterpillar.
bayucca
Nymphalidae, Danainae, Lycorea sp. and most probably the Tico species/subspecies Lycorea halia atergatis. Here is the adult: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8108003 Excellent spotting!!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica

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PublishedJuly 1, 2013

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