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Milbert's Tortoiseshell (Caterpillar)

Aglais milberti

Photo by eelhsamarie
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Field Notes

Description:

Catterpillar is a dark black colour with some pale yellow striping on it's sides, a black head and spikey tufts down the length of it's body.

Habitat:

Lives in near woodlands in wet areas, moist fields and marshes. The caterpillar is often spotted on Stinging Nettle.

Notes:

I noticed this caterpillar while taking pictures of a green grasshopper. It was resting on the leaf of a Stinging Nettle plant by the side of the creek.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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