Caterpillars
Orange Caterpillar With Black Spots — Identification
Milkweed tussocks, gulf fritillaries, and yellow-necked caterpillars are the leading matches.
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Field notes
Gulf fritillary larvae (Agraulis vanillae) are bright orange with black branching spines — spines are non-venomous but sharp.
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