Caterpillar on Ipomopsis?

[Matthew Shepherd (Xerces Society)]

Hi,

We got an email request for help with identifying a caterpillar photographed on Ipomopsis longiflora, the flaxflowered ipomopsis. The caterpillar was spotted on Bosque del Apache NWR (New Mexico) in early November 2004. The caterpillar is shades of gray with black and orange markings. I can send the photograph, if anyone is interested.

Can anyone suggest what species the caterpillar might be?

Thanks for your assistance!

Happy New Year,
    Matthew

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