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MechelleT Middleton, TN(Zone 7a) May 25, 2010

This is on one of my Hollyhocks. Does anyone know what it is? It's munching the leaves but wanted to check before I squish him!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV May 25, 2010

This is a caterpillar of a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (fritillaries, satyrs, admirals, crescents, mourning cloak, etc.); unless it is doing serious damage, I would let it live...

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MechelleT Middleton, TN(Zone 7a) May 25, 2010

Where can I find pictures of caterpillars to compare to? I tried doing a bug search and couldn't find any to compare my little guy to...

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV May 26, 2010

See http://tinyurl.com/4bdxh4 for one example - it is by no means comprehensive, but may be a good starting point. It is difficult to search for relevant images unless you already have a good idea as to which major group your specimen belongs.

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MechelleT Middleton, TN(Zone 7a) May 26, 2010

That is a great link.. Thank you.. I think it's a Mourning Cloak.. I didn't see as much red on it but everything else was identical.

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