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Index of Subjects This morning we did an inventory of hanging crysalises on our property. We have a healthy patch of common milkweed to the south of our garage and SE of the house. We counted 32 on the outside of the garage and 6 inside (an additional two had already 'hatched'). There were 13 on the house all on the South and West sides (nearest the milkweed). Total count = 48 but undoubtedly there are many hidden in the nearby trees and flower bed. We encounter caterpillars in the grass generally crawling away from the milkweed patch. Apparently when they encounter and object or building they start climibing and then usually attach themselves under and overhang. Most of the crysalises were under the building eaves, under window or door sills, and under leaves. We had at least 4 Monarches flying around all summer, and observed mating a couple of times. Late in the season, the female was busy flying over the milkweed patches (we have more than one) depositing eggs. Regards, Larry and Alison -- Alison Bogan alison@bogan.ca RR#2, Cambridge Station, N.S. B0P1G0 902-678-0446
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