Date: 08/30/2020

Number: 49

On 8/15/2020, I discovered 3 Cats (instar 2-3) on a small swamp milkweed in my pollinator garden. Over the past 2 weeks, I have done daily egg checks and discovered 48 eggs. All but about 4 were compromised and destroyed. 44 have hatched. Additionally I found 2 instar Cats on the plant. AS of today, there are 6 chrysalises, 5 instar 5 preparing to J, 12 instar 3, 22 instar 1/2, and 4 eggs. Haven't seen an adult Monarch in 2-3 days and not found any eggs the past 2 days. Wondering if the laying period has ended. Excited to tag the adults and send them on their way when they emerge.
-Matt L.
Leonia, NJ

Leonia, NJ

Latitude: 40.9 Longitude: -74

Observed by: Matthew
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