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Spikes - Vanessa atalanta
Copyright © 2007 Ray Simpson

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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Contributed by Ray Simpson on 26 August, 2007 - 11:14pm
Last updated 4 December, 2008 - 9:02pm

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..
… David J. Ferguson, 4 December, 2008 - 9:02pm

Moved
Moved from Butterflies.
… David J. Ferguson, 25 November, 2008 - 5:25pm

Moved
Moved from Butterflies and Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 11 November, 2007 - 10:08am

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