Insects and Spiders

That's a Lot of Babies

4 days ago I glanced out my window and saw what looked like a monarch laying eggs on my containers of milkweed. Didn't take a photo cause I wanted her to not be scared off. The next morning I found tons of eggs spread out over several containers. When the time came, I collected 27 hatchlings and brought them in to my butterfly habitats to raise. Prior to this, the most I've ever had at one time was 12.
Presumed Monarch hatchlings (Danaus plexippus)

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