Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: First Monarch Caterpillars Sighting 4 the Season., 1 by Lily_love

Lily_love wrote:
Nan, I attempted to rescue a couple 5th instars last week. My effort was a misserable failure, two chrysalid formed, but the butterflies felt and didn't successfully pump up their wings when they eclosed --- I don't know for sure if they made it when I released them in the garden. From here on out, I respectfully keep my hands off. Isn't nice to intefere with mother nature! I am hoping these cats will make it through....if they do. I'll have roughly 40 of them whose journey to Mexico will be something else!!!