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Spotted phosphila caterpillar - Phosphila miselioides
Copyright © 2024 Brett Hondow

Spotted phosphila caterpillar - Phosphila miselioides
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
March 30, 2024
Caterpillar on vines, I didn't pay attention to the leaves. Approx 1 inch long instar.

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Contributed by Brett Hondow on 30 March, 2024 - 5:15pm
Last updated 31 March, 2024 - 5:37pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 31 March, 2024 - 5:19pm login or register to post comments

How about

They love their Smilax vines
… john and jane balaban, 31 March, 2024 - 3:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Thanks! I think you nailed it. I added another picture... I forgot I took some other pics that night, different specimen but looks identical. There were several of them out and about.
… Brett Hondow, 31 March, 2024 - 5:07pm login or register to post comments

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