Wiggles, starting to get a little color…it’s either preparing to shed it’s skin to 2nd instar, or just had. I’ll know more later. Talia was especially excited that it’s changing colors.
Caterpillars this tiny just eat the surface of the leaves. Normally, Monarchs prefer the underside fuzz, but Wiggles continues to favor the top. Can’t even get normal bugs around this house.
When I got home, there were 4 monarchs over in the garden. I was shocked. One was impressive enough, but suddenly my yard is becoming grand central.
Unlike the Monarchs from my childhood that were all but oblivious when feeding, these ones are timid and flighty at the slightest movement. It took some considerable patience to allow them to ‘forget’ I was there, and they settled down.
Maybe it’s a sign how devastaded the surrounding habitat is that my little butterfly garden is getting so much attention.
Checking for more eggs, some other inhabitants stumbled upon.
Firefly.
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| From 2013 buildup |
Honey bee from one of the several neighborhood hives.
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| From 2013 buildup |
Dragonfly
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| From 2013 buildup |
you gonna eat that?
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| From 2013 buildup |