[NatureNS] Monarch Crysalises Inventory

Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:39:05 -0300
From: Alison Bogan <alison@bogan.ca>
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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

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Alison Bogan
alison@bogan.ca
RR#2, Cambridge Station, N.S. B0P1G0
902-678-0446

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