Plant it, they will come

[RobAmy]

I took this morning on our native milkweed we planted this year. Monarch Caterpillar

Monarch Caterpillar by A & R Photography, on Flickr

 

[mrsclem]

Beautiful! Yes , they will! I am overrun with these guys right now and can't wait till the next generation hatches.

 

[Somethin' Fishy]

Outstanding!

 

[DenMare]

I am raising Monarchs right now . . . . expecting to release about 115.

 

[Jack B. Nimble]

We they are all way up here in Canada just saw one few days ago so nice. I assume they heading down south your way soon.

 

[Stephen Noble]

Whoa, that is beautiful!

 

[GBBUDD]

I'M FINDING TONS of caterpillars both around the pond and at work in the Right of way. I am afraid we are in for a nasty winter

 

[bagsmom]

I'M FINDING TONS of caterpillars both around the pond and at work in the Right of way. I am afraid we are in for a nasty winter

Oooo! Tell me what is the Old Wive's Tale about that? I love that stuff...!

 

[Gemma]

Beautiful shot @RobAmy
I have Monarch butterflies in my garden but I've never seen a caterpillar, perhaps are smaller than I think!....how big are they?

 

[RobAmy]

Beautiful shot @RobAmy
I have Monarch butterflies in my garden but I've never seen a caterpillar, perhaps are smaller than I think!....how big are they?

They start off small but this was around 1 1/2" long. I assume very close to starting the transformation

 

[Gemma]

They start off small but this was around 1 1/2" long. I assume very close to starting the transformation

Thank you!...it's amazing all the things I've been learning on this awesome forum!