Monarch Butterflies
Expecting
Monarchs in Arkansas: News from the Nursery
Observations contributed by Dr.
Jim Edson
Daily
Egg Laying Pattern |
 |
|
| As
of this Date |
#
Eggs Laid Cumulative
Total |
#
Eggs Laid Day's Total |
|
3 Apr |
93 |
93 |
|
4 Apr |
147 |
54 |
|
5 Apr |
250 |
103 |
|
6
Apr |
322 |
72 |
|
7 Apr |
374 |
52 |
|
8 Apr |
436 |
89 |
|
9 Apr |
497 |
61 |
| 10 Apr | 504 | 7 |
| AVERAGE = 63 eggs per day | ||
- Describe the pattern you see. What conclusions might you draw about a monarch's egg-laying pattern based on this example?
- Why is it important to know whether Dr. Edson counted eggs at the same time each day?
- What are some other limitations to drawing conclusions from this example?
