Emerged from the chrysalis a butterfly’s wings are crumpled, useless. Here it is four minutes into freedom, abdomen bloated with fluid.
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So very beautiful, Michael. You have done so great persevering to get all these stages of the
birth of a Monarch butterfly.
miriam
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It is interesting to me, Pam also. thanks for the compliments, Miriam.
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Such a beautiful experience to experience these stages process their way through from the caterpillar to the butterfly. I knew about the wings, though the belly full of fluid (inner yolk-ish) was wayyyy new to me. Makes total sense, though new. Thank you, Michael,
Jordan
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I too would be fascinated to watch, Michael. It will be interesting to watch it fly?
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The moments before flight are fascinating, as well.
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I’m looking forward to it…
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How beautiful, Michael. I so look forward to my milkweed to grow so I could have the same excitement!
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Good luck and best wishes, Miriam.
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Thank you, Michael. It’s been in the upper 90F here, close to 100F. I transplanted several milkweed seedlings in a couple areas with sprinklers. The major ares for the milkweed doesn’t have sprinklers so I’ll wait until fall or beginning winter to transplant. Will water them manually.
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I found three (3) tiny monarch caterpillars today.
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Wow, how exciting, Michael! How many plants do you have?
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Never counted them, quite a few in a 10′ long, 1.5′ wide area.
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