My last Monarch of 2008.

15 years ago

Just released him yesterday. Found some wild Goldenrod in the sunshine on the property and he seemed to like it. Took off in 10 minutes heading directly south. Hope he makes it. :O)

Again, thanks to everyone here for their help this year!! Couldn't do it without you!

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butterflymomok
15 years ago
Gorgeous shot! I'll look out for him. ; ) I have lots of Monarchs coming through and stopping to nectar on their way south.

Sandy
bayoubutterfly
15 years ago
That is an absolutely gorgeous photo!!!! I have 2 chrysalides left myself.
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imabirdnut
15 years ago
GREAT PICTURE!!! How many did you raise this year?
I'm new to this forum & I haven't figured out how to share pictures yet.
Thanks for sharing your's with us!!! :o)
This is the first year that I have helped raise BFs--10 Monarchs-5 male 5 female & so far 4 of my 10 BSTs-all female have eclosed. I am hoping that a few will wait until the spring. We have had 80+ temps the last week until today(mid 60s high).
I never realized how much work it is but also, how REWARDING it is to raise them!!!
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tiffy_z5_6_can
Original Author
15 years ago
Ooooh, I miss them all already. Saw another Mourning Cloak and some Painted Ladies about a week ago, but nothing since then. The days are getting much colder - definitely sweater weather and sometimes more like a jacket. :O)

Imabirdnut,

Last year I raise 13, but this year the numbers tripled. It could have been much more but my father had a coronary bypass when the first bunch of cats were spotted so those were left to fend for themselves as we awaited a great outcome from his operation. :O)

It is no doubt a rewarding experience. Say hi! to my babies as they fly through your neighbourhood!!
LaurelLily
15 years ago
Awww, farewells are sad. :(

I haven't seen a monarch since Ike, but if yours heads my way, I've got tons of tasty plants in bloom (butterfly bush, pentas, lantana, milkweed, coneflowers, verbena...) so don't worry too much. :)
mechelle_m
15 years ago
Lauralilly,

You should be seeing monarchs again: I have seen several in my yard in the last few days (I'm also in Houston) and even got 3 cats and 2 eggs!

Mechelle
LaurelLily
15 years ago
Mechelle, I was just coming back to this thread to say I just saw one, and read your comment. :) DH said he saw one yesterday, too (I asked him if he was sure it wasn't a gulf frit--the most common butterfly in our yard by far--and he is sure). I'm so glad--I've even got plenty of milkweed (for once! and it's flowering, too).
mechelle_m
15 years ago
Lauralilly,

So glad to hear that the monarchs have been to visit! Right now, my milkweeds are finally coming back from the "invasion" of cats that ate every leaf (and even chewed some stems down to nubs!). Had lots of visitors today: GF's, Monarchs, Sulphurs, skippers, and who knows what else: I have a lot of polydamas cats right now too.

Mechelle