First monarch released in zone 5

11 years ago

Hi everyone, just thought I would post a picture of the first every monarch that we kept in the house and released it yesterday. It was a male and we had such a wonderful time with this experience. We just have only two more in their chrysalis stage. Enjoy the picture!

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kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
11 years ago
CONGRATULATIONS!! Very exciting!! Beautiful....aren't they?!
sandy2_gw
Original Author
11 years ago
They are beautiful! The monarchs are so different than the swallowtails. We have released a total of 7 black swallowtails for the first time this year. We have one very small cat black swallowtails left that we have named Shrimpy because it is just so slow at growing. I picked up the paper towels a couple of days ago to keep the tank clean and I still don't see any pooh. We are concerned about this last one. It was the tiniest little speck in the fennel that my husband brought in and has been so far behind the others that have already flown away. I am a little confused with Shrimpy. If it makes it this will be the last one for the year. I am looking forward to next year because a dozen is about what I can handle. It has been wonderful!
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Mary Leek
11 years ago
Beautiful photo! Wonderful outcome on an exciting experience. Thank you for sharing and for helping the Monarchs.

Mary
socks
11 years ago
Pretty pretty pretty, oh I mean handsome handsome handsome! Great picture.