Date: 05/20/2007

Number: 1

I discovered third instar caterpillars this morning on the Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii). This species is close two feet tall now in comparison to many other species I grow that are far behind in growth.
In seven years at this location, this is the earliest I have ever had caterpillars. I have not seen a single butterfly anywhere, but obviously a least one female flew through my yard!

Courtesy of Monarch Watch
Editor's Note: The presence of Larvae means an adult monarchs has arrived in this area. Therefore, we are adding this egg report to the migration map.

Powell, OH

Latitude: 40.2 Longitude: -83.1

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