Caterpillars
Black And Yellow Caterpillar Identification
Monarchs, black swallowtails, and cinnabar moth larvae are the top matches for this look.
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Field notes
Monarchs (Danaus plexippus) show even black, yellow and white bands and feed exclusively on milkweed. Black swallowtails (Papilio polyxenes) have similar bands but are found on carrot, dill, parsley and fennel.
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