Date: 03/27/2023

Number: 11

At 12 noon it was 70 degrees F, mostly cloudy, with 75% humidity, and light breezes from the N. The grass was still very wet with dew.

As I went about there were some monarchs flying, but I also accidentally disturbed some that were resting in the grass. In various areas I saw monarchs nectaring, mostly from the yellow and pink thistles. There were females looking for milkweed and egg-laying. A mated pair at one point sailed past me and went to some tree branches. I will add their photo report to Monarch (Other observations).

This general monarch activity continued throughout the day. Temps went up to 77 degrees F.

Checking the milkweed in various places I observed monarch eggs and larvae (1st thru 4th instar). In the late afternoon, I found a 5th instar caterpillar ~ the first I have seen this spring & a real joy to see. I will add him to a Monarch Larva Sighted report.

This is a photo of one of the male monarchs resting on a small milkweed ~ taking a sun break.

Montgomery, TX

Latitude: 30.4 Longitude: -95.8

Observed by: Kathy
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