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Monarch caterpillar

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

White, black, and yellow stripes. Caterpillar as two pairs of black...filaments at each end of its body. They're used for sensory perception, not stinging.

Habitat:

Milkweed

Notes:

The third picture shows the caterpillar before it makes its chrysalis, and the fourth picture shows the finished chrysalis. It is green with concentric circles on the top cap, and has gold specks around it.

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Comments (2)

the picture of the chrysallis is awesome. ! Very impressive!
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2011

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