Date: 05/25/2014

Number: 1

Last night I noticed that the upper leaves on the milkweed close at night. Perhaps this is why the Monarchs are laying their eggs there. It provides more warmth and protection. Even eggs laid further down on the plant, after they hatch, the larvae climb to the top (photo of closed leaves).

Herndon, VA

Latitude: 39 Longitude: -77.4

Observed by: Mona
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