The Gulf fritillary caterpillar has soft spines that do not sting. However, it is poisonous if ingested.
The caterpillar you are describing sounds like the Gulf fritillary caterpillar. They have black bodies with orange stripes along their sides and orange spots on the segments. They are not known to sting.
The monarch caterpillar is poisonous to predators because it stores toxins called cardenolides from the milkweed plant that it feeds on as a larvae. These toxins make the caterpillar distasteful and harmful to predators.
Small wasp larvae are parasitoids of caterpillars, meaning they develop by feeding on caterpillars from the inside. The female wasp lays her eggs inside the caterpillar, and the hatched larvae consume the caterpillar's body tissues until they are ready to pupate. This relationship benefits the wasp by providing a food source and can be harmful to the caterpillar as it results in its eventual death.
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An adult caterpillar is not a caterpillar. It's a butterfly or moth! There are many different species.
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Gulf Fritillary was created in 1758.
This caterpillar is from the Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), also known as the Passion Butterfly. They feed exclusively on species of passionflower.
The caterpillar you are describing sounds like the Gulf fritillary caterpillar. They have black bodies with orange stripes along their sides and orange spots on the segments. They are not known to sting.
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The gulf fritillary butterfly has several adaptations that enhance its survival. Its striking orange and black coloration serves as a warning to potential predators about its toxicity, which it acquires from feeding on passionflower vines as a caterpillar. Additionally, their long, slender proboscis allows them to feed on nectar from various flowers, while their strong flying ability helps them evade predators and find suitable habitats. Lastly, their ability to thrive in warm, humid environments contributes to their successful reproduction and distribution.
Gulf Fritillary Catipillars they only feed on the passion vine
The accepted scientific name is Agraulis vanillae nigrior.
The Gulf fritillary eats the leaves and flowers of the passion vine. This is a host plant for this particular type of butterfly, which is bright orange in color.
Regal Fritillary was created in 1773.
Niobe Fritillary was created in 1758.
Scarce Fritillary was created in 1758.