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Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Euchaetes egle

Photo by jess.blank
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ceherzog
Wow! I was unaware of any moth that used Milkweed...thanks!
jess.blank
Sure thing :) Wikipedia says that they get their chemical defenses from the plants.
ceherzog
Does this caterpillar eat Milkweed?

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