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Chlosyne nycteis
Compared to similar species (such as Pearl Crescent), note large white spot/band in median of underside of hindwing, dark tip of and edge of upper forewing. Caterpillars are nearly black, dusted with tiny white spots. May have a broad yellow to orange stripe or two thinner stripes along each side. Branched spines,typical of this family. (information from BugGuide)
Suburban flowerbed
Spotted on Jun 23, 2014
Submitted on Dec 16, 2016
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Two, beautiful caterpillars....