The Monarch: Catapillar and Butterfly

[Mitch]

My mom wanted me to pluck off the caterpillars that were eating her new plants in the backyard at her house in Lakewood. When I went out and saw them, I realized that they were Monarch Caterpillars. I also noticed a couple of full grown Monarch Butterflys flying around. So we decided to let them eat their fill, storing energy for the soon to be Chrysalis stage. I did see on at this stage so it will be soon for the other 15 or so.

Enjoy

[NAILER341]

These are a marked improvement in color and sharpness compared to your previous photos. Very nice Mitch!

[dirtman13]

Nice work Mitch. I really like the first one. These do give me an idea though...timelapse chrysalis.

[Mitch]

Well the transition has begun for the Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars



Chrysalis stage