Date: 05/26/2004

Number: 1

Observed four monarch eggs on Common Milkweed in a natural area adjacent to the Lourdes College Campus. The eggs appeared a day or two old and were placed on separate, medium-size plants confined to a 2' x 2' section with a few nectaring sources. Checked the majority of milkweed plants in the entire site which was the length of a city block and about 15' wide. Did not locate additional eggs or any evidence of feeding caterpillars. Also checked the Lourdes Life Lab front and back Wildlife gardens which have ample Butterfly Weed as well as Swamp and Common Milkweed along with sources of nectar. Searched a Native Prairie Garden as well. Did not locate any monarch eggs in any of these locations. We have seen Eastern Tiger, Skipper, Admiral, and Question Mark butterflies and watched yesterday as a Black Swallowtail was ovipositing on second-year parsley just starting to flower.

Sylvania, OH

Latitude: 41.7 Longitude: -83.7

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