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Different Kind of Monarch Caterpillar?

Started by web0178230, 04/15/2006 06:50PM
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[COLOR="Purple"]Most of my monarch caterpillars have "spikes" at the front and back end; 4 spikes. Ihave a couple of newer caterpillars that have an extra set of spikes on the body; 6 spikes. The newer ones are also a little "brighter" in coloration. Anyone know if these are a different species? Maybe a male/female differentiation?
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[COLOR="Purple"]I think I answered my own question by poking around on the net a little bit tonight. These other caterpillars are the larva of Queen butterflies. Pretty butterfly when they're done pupating.
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