Date: 05/12/2002

Number: 1

Saw your article in a paper a few weeks ago and cut it out. We have hundreds/thousands of Monarchs settle in our trees on their way south. Saw my first one May 12th.. Yesterday, May 14th, I spotted about four fluttering around my lilac bushes.. Am sure more will soon be here.

As for the wings -- I didn't notice. It's very gusty today so the butterflies I've seen are gone before I can get a close look. I'll try and check the wings from now on. I did mention this to my Aunt, whom is really big in to butterflies. She said she saw her first Monarch, yesterday, and did notice how faded the wings appeared.

Faded wings

Beatrice, NE

Latitude: 40.3 Longitude: -96.8

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