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Gulf fritillary caterpillar (2/6) (12)
alejandroguzman
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 92 W: 0 N: 92]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (452) | This Gulf fritillary caterpillar (Agraulis vanillae) was found in my Passion Fruit plant -also called MARACUYA- (Passiflora edulis / P. edulis flavicarpaz) at home.
It was amazing to take this series photos, you will see how this little and astute caterpillar (approx.: 4cm) can do terrible things in a flower, and then, become in a beautiful butterfly.
Hugs,
Alejandro
ABOUT THE INSECT:
Taxonomic Classification
Kingdom: Metazoa ((=Animalia) multicellular animals)
Phylum: Arthropoda (arthropods)
Class: Insecta (true insects)
Order: Lepidoptera (butterflies, moths, and their caterpillars)
Family: Nymphalidae (brushfoots)
Genus: Agraulis
Species: Agraulis vanillae
Common Names: Gulf Fritillary Butterfly |
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