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| The monarch caterpillars are voracious eaters, and they eat nothing but milkweed. |
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| It's fascinating to watch them grow from little ones about the size of a fingernail paring... to BIG guys. |
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| As they grow, they shed their skin and emerge fatter... and ready to eat lots more! |
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| We noticed this caterpillar constructing the chrysalis from which the butterfly will emerge. |
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| They strip off their skin and seal up the chrysalis until the butterfly emerges. |
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| Unfortunately we didn't get to see a butterfly emerge, but here's what they leave behind. |
Those are some very brightly coloured caterpillars! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteButterflies are always a pleasure. Your captures are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week... stay healthy and well.
Hugs, Heidrun
It is so amazing to see their metamorphosis! Wonderful photos, Sue.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. I always love seeing them, but there seems to be fewer this year.
ReplyDeleteGreat post showing the transformation. Such a beauty, even the moult looks good.
ReplyDeleteFascinating photos of the butterfly and caterpillar metamorphosis.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing metamorphosis that little caterpillar goes through, truly a beauty of nature.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting each week, be sure to stop by and share your blog!
Have a beautiful week!
Isn't the natural world simply wonderful to see and to study? Lovely photos Sue. And thanks for the link today 😊.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing the photos.
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Amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteI had to google milkweed, now that I know what it is I recognize the plant.
ReplyDeleteFantastic series. Clever you putting it all together!
ReplyDeleteCool Post!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of the butterfly and caterpillar metamorphosis, Sue.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday!
How amazing! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see the stages of metamorphosis of a caterpillar becoming a beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking photos!
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wow, look at those stripes! amazing! Enjoy your week, stay safe, and thank you again for the link up.
ReplyDeleteIncredible images. Could be in a dictionary!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation for these photos!
Happy WW and thank you for the linky!
Cheers!
Oh, I so love to watch every step of their metamorphosis, it truly amazes me!
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I'm sending my dearest hug to you,
while thanking you for hosting
XO Daniela at ~ My little old world ~
Wonderful to see all of the stages!
ReplyDeleteThey are just so beautiful! 🦋
ReplyDeleteSo fascinating. The metamorphosis from caterpillar to monarch butterfly is really something to behold. Thank you for sharing, and for hosting!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love these photos. It's so nice to see the different stages from caterpillar to butterfly, and the caterpillars are really pretty. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteWhat such a marvelous thing they do. Amazing. So enjoy your sharing of the stages.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I vaguely recall watching them emerge when I was a kid but I didn't fully appreciate it then.
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are awesome photos!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have contributed so well to nature. And what a reward - seeing these beauties in your garden
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing caterpillers. Turning into butterflies just goes to prove that magic exists!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing set of photos. The butterfly and the caterpillar are beautiful with their brilliant colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs. It's amazing to see the transformation.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
Don't you find that experiencing their existence is nothing short of MIRACULOUS? I know that's how I felt and continue to feel when I see them in person and through your amazing photos, my friend!!!...jp
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of the butterfly. Even the caterpillars are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing series. So very nice. Great pictures.
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