Date: 10/08/2015

Number: 16

Of numerous larvae sighted on tropical milkweed in my garden several weeks ago, a couple dozen were brought inside to raise after predation by red wasps increased. As of today there are 13 chrysalis in various stages, 2 larvae in "J" and 1 remaining 5th instar yet to begin pupa stage. First emerged Monarch expected in couple of days, hoping for good weather for release. Torrential rains here over several days in the last week would likely have killed these Monarch. Wishing I had brought more in to raise in the lepiditarium after weather became so unfavorable to their healthy development.

Pawleys Island, SC

Latitude: 33.4 Longitude: -79.2

Observed by: Carol
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