Date: 07/20/2015

Number: 2

Spotted 2 monarchs in the middle of July 2015 laying eggs on milkweed in our backyard. A few weeks later discovered 3 monarch caterpillars eating. Brought them ion a placed them in a large clear plastic jug (~ 4 gallon size). Continued to feed and keep the container clean. On Monday, August 24th, all three hatched and were released. This is the first time in 4 years we've had any monarchs. Between 2003 and 2011 we used to get anywhere from 10 to 20 caterpillars and ultimately successful hatchlings. Hopeful that this is a restart back to bountiful numbers of monarchs.

LaGrange Park, IL

Latitude: 41.8 Longitude: -87.9

Observed by: George
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