found this catepillar on my black eye peas leaf, can anyone tell me what it is?

It looks like some kind of Army worm species. See the link below
http://bugguide.net/node/view/...

Nope, Long-Tailed Skipper. Also known as the Bean Leaf Roller. It will turn into a butterfly.

mellielong said:Nope, Long-Tailed Skipper. Also known as the Bean Leaf Roller. It will turn into a butterfly.

You are right, I believe
http://bugguide.net/node/view/...

Thank you guys. Let me ask one more question, I have a couple of caterpillars that I am have found and have brought them in, can you put different types together in the same habitat or do you have to keep them separate?

Well, usually it's okay to put them together as long as they have enough room, but it can depend on the species. I prefer to keep mine separate since they eat different plants.

And I know I'm right. I've raised these guys many times before. They lay eggs all over my butterfly pea.

I was hoping you would answer me mellielong, as I know you are very knowledgeable on that subject. I have found 3 more Monarch cats in my garden and was wondering about putting them together.