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TexasPuddyPrint wrote:
Mellie,

I looked at that link and Blackroot (Pterocaulon virgatum) looks exactly like the plant!!! Thanks so much for identifying it for me.

As for it being a larval host plant - I could not find anything on that. Perhaps this caterpillar was looking for a place to pupate. It does seem to be the last instar stage for a hairstreak or blue - if that is what it is.

Thanks again!!!

~ Cat