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Nymphalis antiopa
The immature form of this species is sometimes known as the spiny elm caterpillar.
Wooded area
Spotted on May 13, 2013
Submitted on May 22, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks, Luis. This was the first time I saw the caterpillar, too. So interesting to see the caterpillar form and then the butterfly.
Beautiful caterpillar Maria! I've seen the butterfly but never the caterpillar. Thanks for sharing.