Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 772038

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: March 25, 2013
Date notes: a wall of larva climbing up
Submitted by: jeffw888
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: i have no idea what these are, friends said its call a spiny elm Caterpillar. its really an eyesore... should i remove them in a jar or what?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 26, 2013
Coordinator notes: This caterpillar will grow up to be a Mourning Cloak, a large beautiful butterfly.