Date: 10/03/2012

Number: 1

Released one female today, ~ 1.5 days after she eclosed. Had kept her inside with nectar source due to rainy, cool weather; mid-day today finally brought warmer temps and increasing sunshine for a better day to fly. Immediately after release, she sipped nectar from Verbena bonariensis (photo), then flew off into the garden to visit other flowers. About 45 minutes later, I saw a Monarch flying along our road - I'm guessing it was the same female, finally starting the journey south. She is one of 6 Monarchs taken inside as cats last month. Two more should eclose tomorrow.

McCordsville, IN

Latitude: 39.9 Longitude: -85.9

Observed by: Marilyn
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