Date: 07/08/2015

Number: 3

Obserevedthe first of 3 larva on 07/08/15. First there was a large one, then a medium one. and then a very small one. The larger one disappeared first, then after growing to a large size the 2nd one also disappeared. We could not find a chrysalis but some of the garden is dense. Then on about 07/15/15 the smallest one climbed onto a clay flower pot and attached himself. I saw that the ants from inside the pot were greatly disturbing the caterpillar so I removed the plant and dirt and brought it inside. On 07/16/15 it formed it's chrysalis and emerged today 07/26/15. I moved it backoutside into a sunny spot in the milkweed garden where it is now drying it's wings. I wish there were 3 instead of just 1. My hopes that some Gen4 Monarchs will grow in my garden are not very high, but I will remain hopeful. Bonnie just saw it fly away, it took off and immediately left the yard. We never saw it spread its wings so I could easily see pouches but I think they were there.

Moorpark, CA

Latitude: 34.3 Longitude: -118.9

Observed by: David & Bonnie
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