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Curled Caterpillar - Pieris rapae
Copyright © 2004 Richard Leung

Curled Caterpillar - Pieris rapae
Springfield, Virginia, USA
October 8, 2004
I found this curled caterpillar on a peony leaf. I guess it's in a defensive posture? It was pale green and had yellow spots. Any help identifying is appreciated.
Contributed by Richard Leung on 10 October, 2004 - 6:37pm

Sulphur of some type?
Reminds me of some sulphur caterpillars I've seen. I'm at work with no references handy, but start there.
… Troy Bartlett, 11 October, 2004 - 9:11am

 
Cabbage white?
Taking your lead, I did some Google image searching and think my caterpillar might be a Pieris rapae larva, based on the yellow markings.
… Richard Leung, 11 October, 2004 - 11:34am

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