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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) » Butterflies and Skippers (Papilionoidea) » Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) » Crescents, Checkerspots, Anglewings, etc. (Nymphalinae) » Victorinini » Peacocks (Anartia) » White Peacock - Hodges#4443 (Anartia jatrophae)
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white peacock butterfly caterpillar - Anartia jatrophae
Copyright © 2010 Andrew Williams

white peacock butterfly caterpillar - Anartia jatrophae
captive
August 25, 2008
I'm pretty sure this is a white peacock, Anartia jatrophae caterpillar. Found it within a butterfly exhibit that had lots of the adults, and it appears to match current guide images. I think it's a good enough reference image to hang onto. If I've made an error in ID, or anybody disagrees, feel free to edit.
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Contributed by Andrew Williams on 25 January, 2010 - 12:24pm
Last updated 7 December, 2011 - 6:12pm

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… Andrew Williams, 29 January, 2010 - 7:19pm login or register to post comments

Nice shot.
Its a good picture, I would keep it, once confirmed. (I cant help with that as I have no experience with that species, but think the picture is great.)
… Brenda Van Ryswyk, 25 January, 2010 - 1:04pm login or register to post comments

 
thanks
I thought it was pretty cute as far as caterpillars go :) I like the antennae-like projections off the head.
… Andrew Williams, 25 January, 2010 - 2:59pm login or register to post comments

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