Date: 08/25/2016

Number: 4

Four female Monarchs released today as they indicated they were ready to go. Still have 6 in chrysalis.

I had one more in chrysalis but I bumped it releasing one of the female adults, it fell to the floor and now the chrysalis has a dent. I fear it is a fatal injury.

As soon as the last adult emerges and leaves I will use a light bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water -- 10% solution) to thoroughly clean the cage then rinse even more thoroughly and dry. I will then go looking for more eggs on my milkweed to bring in to raise. I provide daily new milkweed for them to eat in small planters. As long as the cats' cage is cleaned daily early in their development and twice a day as they grow larger so there is no frazz (aka poop), raising cats inside can produce lower mortality rates than leaving them outside. Cage must have air circulation but no holes large enough for them (even when tiny) to escape. Cleaning is critical.
I get my info at: www.monarchbutterflygarden.net

King George, VA

Latitude: 38.4 Longitude: -77.1

Observed by: jessica
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