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Photo#140255
Spikes - Vanessa atalanta

Spikes - Vanessa atalanta
Dixie Plantation, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
August 26, 2007
Size: less than an inch
I took a picture but was afraid to pick it up. It reminded me of the buck moth cats that sting. This was an early instar of whatever it is.

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appears to be
a very dark Red Admiral caterpillar. The ones in this family don't sting, but they look like they ought to be able to.

Moved from Crescents, Checkerspots, Anglewings, etc..

Moved
Moved from Butterflies.

Moved