When I went back to take pictures, I noticed a second one too. The first is a little over half an inch, the second just a little bigger. I'm not sure how long it takes from egg to larva, but they have to have been there for a while now.
Recreating a native habitat has been a dream of mine since I was about 18. It only took me 20 years, but I finally have two acres of land in the country with which to work (and play). My goal is to document the improvements I make to the property: restoring habitat & attracting birds and butterflies in addition to other wildlife.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monarch Caterpillars!
Apparently today was not the first day that the monarchs had been here. While going back to check out the seedpods, I spotted a little monarch caterpillar on the flower buds! I'm elated! This is a first for me, and I thought I'd have to wait until next year for this to happen.
When I went back to take pictures, I noticed a second one too. The first is a little over half an inch, the second just a little bigger. I'm not sure how long it takes from egg to larva, but they have to have been there for a while now.
When I went back to take pictures, I noticed a second one too. The first is a little over half an inch, the second just a little bigger. I'm not sure how long it takes from egg to larva, but they have to have been there for a while now.
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