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What is this caterpillar going to become?

Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by EJ, Jul 4, 2011.

  1. EJ

    EJ Allotmenteer Extraordinaire

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    I found it when clearing the weeds amongst my strawberry plants, so it could have been on those, or the marestail, or dandelions. As you can see, it was a fat honey and soooo pretty.


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    EJ, Jul 4, 2011
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It looks like an Emporer Moth caterpillar EJ.

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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    It sure has some remarkable markings... both as the cat and the moth!
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Beautiful picture of a beautiful caterpillar...
     
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    Very interesting to see. Quite pretty, actually. Thanks for letting us see it.
     
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