Cup O' Monarch

[Mona Miller]

I didn't want to put these into my Glad containers because I found them outside and some older larvae can be parasitized. So, I grabbed a 12 ounce plastic cup and put some plastic wrap over the top. I did put about 4 holes with a corn holder in the top. I think these would be great for the classroom. Easy to see into.


12 ounce plastic cup, plastic wrap on top, rubber band so contents, doesn't fall out accidentially. I put about 4 small holes with a corn holder in the top.


A closer look at the 5th instar larvae.


Younger larvae, no rubber band. The plastic wrap is strong enough to hold them in.

[Kestrel]

Fabulous!

[Mona Miller]

I took them to the park today to show the people on my walk. The kids loved them.

[giginy]

do you have a special way to keep those leaves crisp? mine like to wonder around after they finish a third of the leaf, when they come back it is wilted and i have to toss it. thanks for any help!

[Mona Miller]

You can take a small piece of wet paper towel and wrap the leaf stem, then take a piece of plastic wrap and wrap them both. Secure with a twist tie or rubber band.