Denali,
How did your Monarch do? I haven't been around as much because butterfly season is over for us. We're entering skiing and snowmen season in another several weeks. It is not uncommon for an occasional butterfly to emerge with problems, just as not every child is born healthy. Just part of nature. I hope your imperfect butterflies are few and far between. So far, it sounds as if you've had good outcomes, for the most part.

Martha