Stages of the Life Cycle

Currently its quite busy at the Monarch Cafe.  We have 14 caterpillars at several stages including the pre-chrysalis "J" hang shown to the left.

Down to the littlest one measuring in at about half an inch.  Most are an inch or less in length today.  Though  we do have a couple who are close to moving into the chrysalis.

Across the last few days we've also had 8 chrysalis form. So around the middle of next week we should once again be releasing butterflies.

As if all of this isn't enough excitement, we've also discovered five eggs. And considering their size and the fact they're laid on the under side of the leaves, there could be even more we haven't seen yet.  So things may not be slowing down any time soon.