CLOSED: Caterpillar ID please?

Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a)

I found this critter on a rue plant given to me by a neighbor. Abt an inch- inch & a quarter long. Am I going to rue this little guy, or will he turn into something gorgeous that doesn't eat my garden?
I hope nobody on Dave's takes points off for bad puns.
Pat in Cincinnati

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Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a)

Here's the overhead view.

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Ashdown, AR(Zone 8a)

looks like a Black Swallowtail cat.

P

The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b)

Yes, leave him! He looks like he is about ready to pupate and the chrysalis will probably be on the plant. P's right, he'll be a gorgeous Black Swallowtail.

Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b)

Tease him till he sticks his horns out at you!!!
Puns are good!

The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b)

Be sure and hold your nose!

Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a)

Thanks everybody!
Pat

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