Pupation Station

[Dan92119]

We have tropical milkweed that is sold here. Pretty much evergreen. It seems that the monarchs do not migrate here. The only problem with the milkweed is that they get Oleander aphids like crazy here. Can’t do anything about them since if you get rid of the aphids you get rid of the caterpillars.

 

[GGB]

fight the good fight man! my friend has milkweed that comes up wild in his yard every year. once it establishes it takes over, in a good way if you're feeding monarchs. He does it too

 

[Lazylightningny]

Hungry little buggers, aren't they?

 

[Mellow Mullet]

that is the same plant? before and after???

Yes, kinda. The one that they are on is the new plant, it is the same size as the one the ate to nothing in a day and a half.

 

[barrosinc]

 

[Mellow Mullet]

Hungry little buggers, aren't they?

Yes!

 

[Mellow Mullet]

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No flamethrower needed (somehow it sounds cooler in German). They are fixing to pupate, no more food needed.

 

[Potawatomi13]

I have read this, but have seen blue jays eat them, perhaps it is an acquired taste...

There are wasps, that will get them too, and dirt daubers.

Yes unfortunate about parasitic wasps and acquired tastes. Hope to do this as well if acquiring own land.

 

[Mellow Mullet]

We have pupation, pictures soon.

 

[milehigh_7]

We have pupation, pictures soon.

What a fun thread!

 

[Mellow Mullet]

It was difficult to get a picture through the screen, but here it is. The caterpillar behind the chrysalis has since pupated.