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Agraulis vanillae
I found a large number of these larvae near the barn, perhaps half a dozen or more. Thanks to Leuba Ridgway for help identifying the species!
These larvae were found in tall grass.
Happy for you Harmony. They are pretty butterflies. I suppose that's the best way to find what's going on around you - making these links. I have learnt many things this way.
A series of shots like you've provided makes it easy for an ID. Thanks.
Leuba Ridgway, I believe you are right! Finding the species in this case is very exciting for me, as I observed adult Gulf Fritillary butterflies the same day, but didn't put the two together until the ID was made.
Here's another reference
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly...
I am sure the species is correct . If not,I hope someone with expertise will suggest the correct ID.
Spotted on Oct 18, 2017
Submitted on Oct 19, 2017
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