Three years ago we planted a single milkweed plant in our yard in hopes of attracting monarchs which aren’t common here. Apparently, they found our plant!

We carefully moved this chubby specimen to an appropriate container and provided it with ample milkweed to munch. Within a few days, it was ready to settle into a chrysalis attached to the roof (lid) of it’s temporary home. While we were cleaning out the no longer needed milkweed leaves, we found they were indeed needed! Another caterpillar had hatched!

Looking forward to the next stage of their life cycle.