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Danaus plexippus
The caterpillar of the monarch butterfly. Bright colors warn would-be predators of it's foul taste, the result of its diet of milkweed.
This caterpillar may be found on its preferred food source, the milkweed plant.
This caterpillar can reach a length of up to 2 inches.
Spotted on Oct 16, 2009
Submitted on Jan 9, 2012
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Cool!