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Caterpillar - Danaus gilippus
Copyright © 2009 Marianne Kummels

Caterpillar - Danaus gilippus
Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
October 1, 2009
Size: ca 5 cm
Caterpillar #1 on Desert Milkweed (Asclepias subulata). I assume it is a Queen caterpillar (Danaus gilippus), but it has unusual colors. The typical Queen caterpillars could be seen at the same time on the same plant.

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Contributed by Marianne Kummels on 12 October, 2009 - 11:54pm
Last updated 13 October, 2009 - 4:02pm

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… Mike Quinn, 13 October, 2009 - 4:02pm login or register to post comments

Very interesting photo.
Very interesting photo.
Wagner says for recognition of Queens: "Bold combination of yellow and white over reddish brown to jet black ground." That may explain the red.
… asalyi, 13 October, 2009 - 11:27am login or register to post comments

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