More monarchs

Last week I shared some photos of the monarch butterflies we lured into our yard by planting milkweed this year. This week and next, I'll continue to share a bit more of the story.
The monarch caterpillars are voracious eaters, and they eat nothing but milkweed.
It's fascinating to watch them grow from little ones about the size of a fingernail paring... to BIG guys.
As they grow, they shed their skin and emerge fatter... and ready to eat lots more!
We noticed this caterpillar constructing the chrysalis from which the butterfly will emerge.
They strip off their skin and seal up the chrysalis until the butterfly emerges.
Unfortunately we didn't get to see a butterfly emerge, but here's what they leave behind.

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34 comments:

  1. Handmade in IsraelNovember 8, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    Those are some very brightly coloured caterpillars! Great photos.

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  2. EricaStaNovember 8, 2021 at 10:20 AM

    Butterflies are always a pleasure. Your captures are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

    Have a good week... stay healthy and well.

    Hugs, Heidrun

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  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 8, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    It is so amazing to see their metamorphosis! Wonderful photos, Sue.

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  4. Taken For GrantedNovember 8, 2021 at 10:34 AM

    Wonderful photos of the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. I always love seeing them, but there seems to be fewer this year.

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  5. Shiju SugunanNovember 8, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    Great post showing the transformation. Such a beauty, even the moult looks good.

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  6. Kenneth Cole SchneiderNovember 8, 2021 at 10:40 AM

    Fascinating photos of the butterfly and caterpillar metamorphosis.

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  7. Karren HallerNovember 8, 2021 at 11:33 AM

    Such an amazing metamorphosis that little caterpillar goes through, truly a beauty of nature.
    Thank you for hosting each week, be sure to stop by and share your blog!
    Have a beautiful week!

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  8. Phil SladeNovember 8, 2021 at 12:16 PM

    Isn't the natural world simply wonderful to see and to study? Lovely photos Sue. And thanks for the link today 😊.

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  9. Soma @ inkTorrents.comNovember 8, 2021 at 1:14 PM

    That's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing the photos.

    -Soma

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  10. riitta kNovember 8, 2021 at 1:40 PM

    Amazing photos.

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  11. AmyNovember 8, 2021 at 1:43 PM

    I had to google milkweed, now that I know what it is I recognize the plant.

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  12. Lydia C. LeeNovember 8, 2021 at 2:33 PM

    Fantastic series. Clever you putting it all together!

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  13. CloudiaNovember 8, 2021 at 3:11 PM

    Cool Post!

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  14. Veronica LeeNovember 8, 2021 at 9:36 PM

    Stunning photos of the butterfly and caterpillar metamorphosis, Sue.

    Happy Tuesday!

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  15. Treat and TrickNovember 8, 2021 at 10:20 PM

    How amazing! Thanks for sharing...

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  16. Nancy ChanNovember 9, 2021 at 1:38 AM

    Interesting to see the stages of metamorphosis of a caterpillar becoming a beautiful butterfly.

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  17. MaschaNovember 9, 2021 at 1:54 AM

    Breathtaking photos!
    Greetings from Germany

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  18. Jill HarrisonNovember 9, 2021 at 2:31 AM

    wow, look at those stripes! amazing! Enjoy your week, stay safe, and thank you again for the link up.

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  19. SuzanaNovember 9, 2021 at 5:01 AM

    Incredible images. Could be in a dictionary!
    Congratulation for these photos!
    Happy WW and thank you for the linky!
    Cheers!

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  20. DanielaNovember 9, 2021 at 7:04 AM

    Oh, I so love to watch every step of their metamorphosis, it truly amazes me!
    Wishing you a most lovely Tuesday,
    I'm sending my dearest hug to you,
    while thanking you for hosting
    XO Daniela at ~ My little old world ~

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  21. fredamansNovember 9, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    Wonderful to see all of the stages!

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  22. Bhavesh ChhatbarNovember 9, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    They are just so beautiful! 🦋

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  23. meowmeowmansNovember 9, 2021 at 10:35 AM

    So fascinating. The metamorphosis from caterpillar to monarch butterfly is really something to behold. Thank you for sharing, and for hosting!

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  24. Christina MorleyNovember 9, 2021 at 2:16 PM

    Wow! 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!

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  25. Peabea ScribblesNovember 9, 2021 at 4:40 PM

    What such a marvelous thing they do. Amazing. So enjoy your sharing of the stages.

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  26. LindaNovember 9, 2021 at 10:08 PM

    Great post. I vaguely recall watching them emerge when I was a kid but I didn't fully appreciate it then.

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  27. ForgetfuloneNovember 10, 2021 at 2:58 AM

    Wow! Those are awesome photos!

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  28. Debbie at Travel with IntentNovember 10, 2021 at 3:48 AM

    How wonderful to have contributed so well to nature. And what a reward - seeing these beauties in your garden

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  29. Keith's RamblingsNovember 10, 2021 at 4:33 AM

    What amazing caterpillers. Turning into butterflies just goes to prove that magic exists!

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  30. My GBGV LifeNovember 10, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    What an amazing set of photos. The butterfly and the caterpillar are beautiful with their brilliant colors.

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  31. SandeeNovember 10, 2021 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful photographs. It's amazing to see the transformation.

    Thank you for hosting the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous day. ♥

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  32. jp@A Green RidgeNovember 10, 2021 at 10:08 AM

    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

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  33. Memories of Eric and FlynnNovember 10, 2021 at 4:46 PM

    Lovely photos of the butterfly. Even the caterpillars are beautiful.

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  34. csuhpat1November 11, 2021 at 4:13 PM

    What an amazing series. So very nice. Great pictures.

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