So NH monarchs eclosed on day 16

[carolv90]

This year was my first time trying monarch rearing. Although I've had a large patch of common milkweed I've never noticed the cats before. I found 4 in Aug. they must of been in the last instar because within a few days they stopped eating and became the beautiful chysalis. I got to see each of them turn, it was really worth the wait (13years!) Unfortunetly one was affected by some kind of virus and turned brown. The other 3 came out at 8-830 am on day 15 and 16. The weather was cold and wet and I was reluctant to release them. Finally a bit of sun and they flew away. 3 days later I have a male and female visiting the yard. I hope my little guys will make it down to Mexico! This was a wonderful experience to share with my children

[Teresa]

Thats great It's a wonderful experience. Unfortunealy we have bad things happen like that and I don't think there's a way to avoid it. I've tried. As long as I release alot more than I loose than it's worth it