Sunday, April 6, 2008

Monarch Caterpillars Grow Fast

Today it has been about three weeks since I picked up four Milkweed plants (Asclepias) from Wal-mart. The Butterflies have carefully placed their eggs on the leaves and blossoms of all four plants and there are now over 10 caterpillars of varying sizes feeding and growing.

Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed Blossom

Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed Blossom

 

It will not be long before I can put my secret monarch plan into action. Stay informed by checking the site often.