Date: 08/30/2015

Number: 21

20 caterpillars in various stages on marsh milkweed growing in my suburban yard. 1 2nd instar caterpillar on my Aslepias tuberosa.
I've observed an insect that resembles a stink bug attacking the caterpillars. I squished the attacker and covered the tips of my marsh milkweed plants with 1- and 5-gallon mesh paint strainers to protect approximately 14 caterpillars.
I'm uploading a picture of one branch of marsh milkweed containing 5 caterpillars (only 4 show up).

Kansas City, KS

Latitude: 39.1 Longitude: -94.6

Observed by: Kelle
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