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Gulf fritillary caterpiller

Agraulis vanillae

Photo by KarenL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange caterpillar with black spikes 1 1/2" long on vine.

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Gulf Fritillary

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Comments (6)
KarenL
The bright orange color of this caterpillar advertises it's toxicity to predators. Added t Animals with Warning colors mission.
KarenL
Thanks Anita! It didn't look anywhere near as impressive in real life!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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Wildlife of Goose Creek
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Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2011

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