[NatureNS] Monarch caterpillars.

Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:55:05 -0300
From: Larry Bogan <larry@bogan.ca>
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We have several Monarch butterfly caterpillars growing on some milkweed 
inside and one has just attached to begin the transformation into a 
chrysalis.  These were found last week but in looking for more have had 
little success. During the search, I have noticed more earwigs, lady 
bird beetles and spiders on the milkweed than I remember. I am wondering 
if this predators might have a dramatic effect on the survival of eggs 
and caterpillars on milkweed.

At the moment there is only one Monarch flitting around our field.

We have hundreds and hundreds of Common Wood Nymphs in our field.

Larry Bogan
Cambridge, Kings Co

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