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Monarch, Captive-Reared
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Date: 07/28/2020

Number: 7

Eight monarchs enclosed on Monday 7/28 in the early morning, 5 ladies and 3 gentleman inside an netted enclosure. Four of the eight were found as eggs laid on July 4th in my yard. The remainder were found as 1st instars also on my common milkweed. All appear to be from the same egg laying session by the same mom. 1 male was released (by accident) the same day at 2:00 pm, the rest were release at 8:00 am on 7/28/20. All were healthy and strong flyers! The are named as follows in memory of folks that passed away due to COVID - Name published in NYT.
1. M - Yu
2. F - Alyce
3. F - Blackhorse
4. M - Charlie
5. F - Patrica
6. F - Annie Glen
7. M - Judy
8. F - Horace

Oakton, VA

Latitude: 38.9 Longitude: -77.3

Observed by: Linda
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