Walking past the new wildflower garden by the house, Teresa noticed that one of the butterfly weed plants was completely munched down. Upon further inspection, a monarch caterpillar was found. Following a tour of all the new wildflower beds, a total of 7 caterpillars were found!!!
One little guy is ready to make his chrysalis.
We're guessing that this is the 3rd generation of monarchs for the summer. Likely the next batch of eggs laid will eventually become the butterflies that migrate to California and Mexico.
It's so exciting to see this threatened species thriving here in our own back yard!!
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