Date: 06/20/2019

Number: 69

I just wanted someone to know that last summer, I raised and released 67 viable monarchs from June 24-August 24, 2019 at my home in SoCal. There were 33 males and 34 females that survived and some F returned to lay their eggs on my milkweed. Eggs were taken inside as soon as I saw them and there were several habitats, one for each stage of development.

I only lost two- one came as an infected caterpillar on a milkweed plant and one other was deformed when it eclosed. Thus I had a success rate of 97%. I just reported the first monarch of this season today- April 23, 2020. Looking forward to their visits again this summer! What a great way to give back and enjoy their elegance and beauty while we are "safer at home."

La Mirada, CA

Latitude: 33.9 Longitude: -118

Observed by: J
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