Date: 02/09/2019

Number: 1

One of the three monarch chrysalises I have emerged 2/09/2019. I had brought the caterpillars inside from my milkweed when the temp was going to be near freezing. They were all fourth or fifth instar. When this butterfly emerged it was a bit smaller than normal, but also, it had an irregular, dime-sized, faded spot on its right wing. Any ideas why? I have not seen that before on a newly emerged butterfly. I didn’t see the spot until I took it outside to release it. It did seem to have difficulty flying.

Valrico, FL

Latitude: 27.9 Longitude: -82.3

Observed by: Gloria
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