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Variegated Fritillary Larva

Euptoieta claudia

Photo by Bernadette S
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

red caterpillar with black/white lines, bristly spines

Habitat:

found on small plants near to the ground

Notes:

being raised indoors

Species ID Suggestions

Variegated Fritillary

Euptoieta claudia

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Bernadette S
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Comments (4)
Bernadette S
Thanks for your input, johnlguerin! Just visiting the area so unfamiliar with the local critters. :-)

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