September 17, 2025
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That's a great compilation of photos, Beth!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kris. The cycle continues, and all the stages are fascinating and beautiful. The winter can be rough, but it's stunning in its own way. And then the cycle continues again...
DeleteWonderful set of photos! I've seen one monarch, some weeks ago and that was a bit early. I just planted a Zizotes Milkweed that I rescued from mowers at an abandoned house. https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASOE It rooted well in a pot and I popped it into my garden. Weirdly, I haven't had any luck with commercially purchased true Central Texas milkweed, though the Zizotes is not really available commercially as it's not a "pretty" plant. :) Nevertheless, the monarchs will appreciate its appearance in my garden. Anyhoo, this was a great post, Beth. Tina
ReplyDeleteHi Tina: Thank you. That's a fascinating Milkweed! I think I had seen it on someone's blog post at some point, and maybe in person during travels. Yes, the monarchs will thank you. We are still seeing many around here, and I'm guessing the mild weather here in the north this September might give the population a little boost. I hope that will translate into higher overwintering and spring migrating numbers later. Fingers crossed.
DeleteI love these captures and so beautifully organized! Monarch butterflies ALWAYS make me smile!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lee. Their lifecycles (and the butterflies, themselves) are so fascinating, aren't they? :)
DeleteBreathtaking photos! We haven`t monarches here, I see them only in books or web.
ReplyDeleteNot all host plants have a good live: the box tree moth has killed my boxwood hedge, sigh!
Gretings from Germany :)
Hi Mascha: Thank you! Yes, nature and changes in nature can be challenging. Sorry about your Boxwood hedge. :( I hope you'll have a good week, though.
DeleteWow, your photos are insanely beautiful—like something out of a dream! You’ve captured such artistic vibes, huge congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carmen. That is so kind. :) The monarch butterflies and chrysalides and caterpillars (and eggs) are so inspiring.
DeleteYour photos tell the story better than words ever could. Milkweed really is their lifeline.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Sometimes it's fun to do a post with no words. Yes, Milkweed is critical for monarchs. :)
DeleteI enjoyed the series of pics. Monarchs are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Betty. Yes, they are stunning butterflies, aren't they? I'm seeing so many during hikes now, as they migrate through and toward the south. Fascinating creatures!
DeleteVery beautiful ! Love the butterfly they are becoming so rare here in Belgium. Haven't seen a single one this year !
ReplyDeletethe previous "anonymous" was me !
ReplyDeleteHi Ingrid: I didn't realized butterflies were becoming rare in parts of Europe--that is sad. Some of our butterflies are lessening in numbers, including the monarchs, but others seem to be relatively stable. It would be a sad world without butterflies. :(
DeleteWhat a beautiful composition. Wonderful to see all the stages from egg to maturity and then to see the milkweed seeds too!
ReplyDeleteHi Jerry: These natural cycles are incredible, aren't they? They're so fascinating to witness. :)
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