Tendrils

Tag: Monarch Butterflies

  • The Perfect Magnet

    Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus). Sunflowers (Heliathus). A great match for watching those Monarchs come through during migration.

  • Migrating

    Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) on their way to their winter homes. Coming through, two or three per day on their way south. Stopping for just a moment at Goldenrod, Obedient Plant, or in this case this morning at a Morning Glory. And more migrating. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) also on their way south. Several are…

  • Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar

    Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar

    Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar (Euchaetes egle). This caterpillar just might alarm you if you’re growing milkweed with Monarch Butterflies in mind. No need to worry though. The Milkweed Tussock Moth and the Monarch Butterfly have grown up in the “same neighborhood” side by side, sharing the bounty. Both butterfly and moth caterpillars are eating a…