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Monarch caterpillar

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Latimeria
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

White, black, and yellow bands. Two pairs at tentacles at each end of the body.

Habitat:

Rainforest

Notes:

I forgot that monarchs were in Costa Rica until I found this caterpillar.

Reference Links:

Monarch (butterfly)

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PublishedMay 2, 2011

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