Buttercup
Buttercup – 2 of the 3 Monarch are out. Savannah named the first, Buttercup. The second, has issues and is named Doodle. The third to come out tomorrow will be Omega.
Posts Tagged ‘monarch’
Day 95 – Life 365
Chrysalis
2 are wrapped up and one is working hard at it. I managed to get all out of holding container and tie them up to hang better. Just before the Monarch is ready, this casing will turn black.
Day 94 – Life 365
Metamorphosis
Only days away from their transformation. Soon they will hang upside down in a J form as they split open into a chrysalis
Day 90 – Life 365
Cat house upgrade
The caterpillars moved into their larger container on their way to becoming Monarch butterflies. Size at this point is 2 inches.
Day 78 – Life 365
Baby Cats
Decided to take 2 leaves with Monarch butterfly eggs on them from Day 76 picture. 2 out of 4 of the caterpillars can be seen in this pic. They are about 2mm long.
Day 76 – Life 365
Nursery
Monarchs lay their eggs on Milkweed. I raised Monarchs while I was teaching. Pulled 3 eggs from this neighborhood plant.
