Date: 08/12/2020

Number: 3

3 larva in mesh nets

I have a large patch of milkweed, and I believe this year – saw more predators of eggs/small larvae than years before – perhaps due to the heat wave/humidity? I did not see a single, wild, caterpillar of any substantial size come to development in the patch - while at the same time – I saw more monarchs visiting/laying eggs in the patch this year than I have in previous years I believe due to perennials, annuals planted and blooming in abundance.

Had we not removed the eggs/tiny larvae - they would not have survived this year – so many ants, ear wigs, spiders.

London, ON

Latitude: 43 Longitude: -81.2

Observed by: tessa
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