Date: 10/07/2017

Number: 1

Problem with male captive-release...

I observed this male monarch closely and never saw it working its proboscis. It appears missing in the photo, which was taken on a large field near my home.

When this monarch larva pupated, its skin did not drop off. I was worried about this monarch, wondering if something might be wrong. I do not know if the dangling discarded skin had anything to do with the missing proboscis.

This was a late emerging monarch and there are few nectar plants now. Most of the golden rod has gone to seed. There are a few New England Asters still in bloom.

Arcade, NY

Latitude: 42.6 Longitude: -78.4

Observed by: Donna
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