Photographed today, Monarch Butterflies in different stages of development. The one who eclosed today is ready to begin its adventure of flying to Mexico for overwintering. Later in the morning, the one on the left also emerged.
I nurtured the caterpillars on my screened porch rather than leaving them outdoors because they fall victim to predatory bugs that are not affected by their poison. Many created their chrysalis beneath the coffee table that held the milkweed they fed upon.
That first picture looks like something you might see at a beginning pottery class.
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Thanks.
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I’m so glad you do this..They need all the help they can get..Good for you.
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I’m hoping to post on them soon. I’ve been a bit blocked lately. I’ve become all posted out, if that makes any sense.
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Interesting
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Yes, they are a wonderful creature to watch.
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That’s wonderful! Did you collect the cats from outdoors and bring them in to the milkweed?
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Yes, so sorry, I have been late in getting here…they became butterflies, all but one. Several also lived outdoors on the various milkweeds.
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