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I found this caterpillar in our back yard. Because of it's rather unusual looks, I took some photos of it. We have been told that this caterpillar will become a butterfly, and is probably a Red-Spotted Purple or a White Admiral, and possibly a Viceroy (although it is less likely a Viceroy at this latitude - in Calgary, Alberta, Canada). Apparently the caterpillars of these three butterflies are almost identical. I have also read that these caterpillars look like bird droppings to deter birds from eating them. If you have more information on this, please let us know at: mcginn@mcginnovation.com Jim McGinn |
