Date: 04/08/2003

Number: 1

The Mississippi College Ecology class checked 100 Asclepias viridis plants this afternoon at the Choctaw Trails site in southwest Jackson. 43 total eggs and 3 larvae were found with 41 on the lower leaf surface, 2 on the upper leaf surface, 2 on the flower buds and 1 on the stem. Milkweed stems ranged in length from 2 cm to 22 cm but no eggs or larvae were found on stems less than 6.5 cm in length.

Clinton, MS

Latitude: 32.4 Longitude: -90.3

Observed by: Bill
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