Date: 09/09/2019

Number: 1

The photo shows my final captive-reared monarch butterfly, a male. Between Aug. 11 and Sept. 9, I released a total of 22 captive-reared monarchs(5 had already been reported to JN). 14 females and 8 males. They were collected from my home milkweed garden as eggs and larvae. This was a discouraging year, with only about 40% success (I normally experience 90% success). Many eggs did not hatch. Many larvae succumbed to 3rd/4th instar black death. I observed this in larvae that remained outdoors, too. In addition, at least one chrysalis died from tachinid. Notice in the photo that the trailing edges of the forewings on this guy are curled. Prior to release I tested for OE, and thankfully found no spores. He was able to fly well enough. Way Station 9418

Elizabeth, CO

Latitude: 39.3 Longitude: -104.6

Observed by: Pamela
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