Date: 05/21/2009

Number: 1

Swamp milkweed (2nd year transplant) had one egg per stalk on five different stalks. Milkweed stalks are 8-12 inches tall with multiple leaves fully developed. Appear to be newly laid eggs. 18 Common Milkweed plants 5.5 miles east of this country location had NO eggs and plants were shorter and less mature. Most of the Common milkweed leaves were still cuddled around the stalk.

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

Galesburg, IL

Latitude: 41 Longitude: -90.4

Observed by: Rhonda
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