Over the past week, I have seen lots of changes. I spotted another caterpillar out front. The two outdoor caterpillars seemed vivacious. I feel that they were more lively than their indoor friends. It makes me wonder if I am doing a disservice to the indoor caterpillars. Although the indoor caterpillars have their needs met,Continue reading “Green Life, Black Death”
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Three Indoors, Two Outdoors
The smallest caterpillar just completed a molt. This period between molts is called an instar. The medium caterpillar is eating milkweed and gaining size. The largest caterpillar has become plump. I think that she may pupate soon! Outdoors, the curled caterpillar became a chrysalis. He is hanging beneath a milkweed leaf on the Hellstrip. And,Continue reading “Three Indoors, Two Outdoors”
First Monarch Eclose
On July 30th, I found this nice large caterpillar on our milkweed. By August 3rd, the caterpillar formed her chrysalis. Amazingly, on August 10th, I was greeted by the flutter of wings! So quick! We took the butterfly outside, but she was not ready to fly. On the following day, she was eager to beContinue reading “First Monarch Eclose”
Hellstrip Heaven 