In the larval (caterpillar) stage, Monarchs only feed on milkweed. As adult butterflies they return to the milkweed for nectar and to lay eggs. Here's a sneak preview of what it will look like during the next stage of its life.
What's lurking in your garden?
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5 comments:
The Monarch butterfly is very interesting and beautiful. They stop at my favorite beach in NJ during their migration to Mexico. It's an amazing site!
Great shot! We also get monarchs on the milkweed, but our monarchs are somewhat different. I have mentioned your name and blog in my post today- I hope you don't mind.
So lovely...sadly, I don't think I've ever seen a Monarch since I moved here to Portland...I wonder if we're not part of its range...will have to look :-(
Trying to link to your post. Can't seem to get it to work.
Here's my creature feature post:
http://signaturegardens.blogspot.com/2011/02/makin-tracks.html
I've been seeing lots of Monarch caterpillars in the last few weeks. Right now just a few Monarchs are flying around the yard. In the summer I have tons of them : )
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