Date: 12/19/2019

Number: 1

In a mesh enclosure, a male monarch emerged from his chrysalis in late morning.

Overnight low temperature in the north-facing mesh enclose was low 40s. Top of one wing had a bit of floppiness.

In mid-afternoon, Monarch was moved to a sunny location on a lantana bush. It moved to a shadier spot on the lantana & spent time flapping his wings; there was pronounced shivering.

After about 30 minutes in the partly shaded lower lantana flowers, he successfully flew off.

Spring Valley, CA

Latitude: 32.7 Longitude: -117

Observed by: MJ
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