CLOSED: caterpillars on veronica

Norman, OK

The stems on my veronica spicatas have turned brown and the leaves have shriveled up. I have now found many black caterpillars with spines. Could these be butterfly caterpillars?

Thanks,
Kelli

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The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b)

Kelli, I think it is a Buckeye caterpillar:

http://butterfliesetc.com/buckeye1.php

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