Several months back I started narrowleaf milkweed plants (seeds from livemonarch.com). About a week ago I noticed the first caterpillar, and the next day the second. Today the one at the top of the photo left the plant and started looking for a spot to pupate. Also today, found 4 (!!) more caterpillars amongst the plants. I am beyond thrilled, I never expected to get monarchs actually laying eggs on these plants so soon.

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[–] [S] 6 points 7 hours ago (1 child)

Planting milkweed for monarchs and then picking off the caterpillars? Isn't the way butterflies grow something we all learned in 2nd grade?

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