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Morning cloak butterfly caterpillar or Spiny elm caterpillar

Nymphalis antiopa

Description:

A large caterpillar with fur like spines. It has red patches on its back.

Habitat:

Found on the floor of our garage. Prefers elm, poplar, and birch.

1 Species ID Suggestions

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago
Mourning Cloak Butterfly
Nymphalis antiopa Species Nymphalis antiopa - Mourning Cloak - BugGuide.Net


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bradwatts
Spotted by
bradwatts

Saskatoon, Canada

Spotted on Jul 20, 2012
Submitted on Jul 22, 2012

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