Question mark butterfly caterpillar ( Polygonia interrogationis ) photo

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31-MAY-2016	Christine Hanrahan

Question mark butterfly caterpillar (Polygonia interrogationis)

Reveler Conservation Area

A very spiky but colourful little caterpillar that will eventually transform into a beautiful butterfly. This was found on an elm. To see the adult: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/136743776

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Don		15-Jun-2016 23:29
That's quite a hair-do!

Stephanie		01-Jun-2016 11:40
What a precious little caterpillar! Loved the image of the adult too! V

Torben Jorgensen		01-Jun-2016 11:13
Fantastic looking caterpillar. I'm sure the birds thinks twice with all these spikes. Great detail on this spectacular small being. V

Helen Betts		01-Jun-2016 06:33
Very cute with all those spikes! Great detail in this excellent closeup. V.

Nirvan Hope		01-Jun-2016 06:00
Just when I thought I knew what a caterpillar looked like, you present something totally unique!

joseantonio		01-Jun-2016 03:48
love its name...Great capture.V.

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