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.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Little Guy Seems Confused
The other two are plugging away and plumping up. :) ...and looking good.
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Hi David!
Congratulations on finding monarchs arfter all! I thought I'd make a suggestion, in case you're still learning about caterpillar habits and such. Once they get as big as they can, they do what's called "wandering," in which they leave their host plant and travel around until they've found the spot they want to use to pupate. Then they'll make their chrysalis and do the rest of development. So, your little one might have reached its full size and been searching for a pupation spot. :)
Thanks, Athena. :) Last year was my first experience of observing the monarch larvae up close. I found the empty chrysalis...this year, I hope to find them before they eclose.
The two larger ones already left for their "walk-about" :)...but the little guy wasn't old enough to have been ready to pupate. By now, he may every well be and could be gone (lots of rain and I've not been out much to look for him).
Thanks for your post. :)
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