I am SHOCKED!!!!

13 years ago

Well, I just looked out the window and saw an orange butterfly out in the raised bed. Of course, I ran out with camera in hand, and I found this Monarch. I only got off one shot before it flew away. Looks like an ELF to me. How about y'all? I don't see any scent glands, but sometimes they are hard to notice in closed wing shots. It was on Butterfly Weed. I checked for eggs, but those leafs are so narrow and numerous that it's hard to find the eggs there. Woo-hoo!! This is a good sign. I never never never have Monarchs at this time of year. :o)
Angie

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MissSherry
13 years ago
Congrats on your monarch, Angie! I sure hope she leaves you some eggs and cats - then when she's through, send her down here, will ya? :)

Sherry
bandjzmom
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks Sherry. Will do. I saw her again this morning flying through the yard. There is plenty of milkweed out there for her to lay on! Woo-hoo!
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Mary Leek
13 years ago
This is so encouraging. Fantastic News! I hope she leaves you lots of eggs.

Please keep us updated.

Mary
alch21
13 years ago
Angie,

I told you Monarchs very crazy this year ! They were at my house here in SC a week ago. I am still hoping for a strong Fall Migration ! Congrats !
bandjzmom
Original Author
13 years ago
Well, she is here today too and seems to be hanging around. That is a good sign. I got a better shot of her just now. Look at that luscious Pink Delight panacle! So excited. Had NO Monarch cats last year. Not one. While I was out in the yard just now, I also spotted a Great Spangled Frit and a Painted Lady nectaring on Butterfly Bushes. Wow. It seems like it has rained for 40 days and 40 nights here. I think we have had like 12 inches of rain. Today, the rain has stopped for a bit and the sun is shining. So happy to see the butterflies.
Angie

This post was edited by bandjzmom on Mon, Jul 8, 13 at 13:54