Monarch Butterfly Egg

I am going to try to document the lifecycle of a Monarch Butterfly in my alternate album. This is a freshly laid egg on a Milkweed leaf. Normally the butterfly places the egg on the underside of the leaf. But there are always exceptions! Here is an egg that is on the topside of the leaf. I miss having preschoolers ( with their excellent eyesight) to help me on my egg hunts!

[Kathy A]

That’s interesting, looking forward to watching the changes

[Walks @ 7]

So delicate and I am very much looking forward to this series.

[Taffy]

This will be so interesting to follow. I've never seen an egg or the process.

[Babs]

What a great find, look forward to seeing the series.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

that is rather perfect

[Diana]

How wonderful, looking forward to seethe development.

[Julie Duncan]

Holy cow, that's tiny! Good eye! Can't wait to see the progression! :)

[katy]

This looks stunning on black. I was impressed with your ability to see it at all! It looks so very tiny.

[Kate]

Shows how delicate new life can be

[haskar]

Well find. Nice details.

[Jacqueline]

Wow, that you knew what it was, great shot

[Rick]

Very interesting. Will be watching to see how things go.

[Jennie B.]

Soooooo tiny! Glad you found it and will follow it. 👍

[aikiuser (jenn)]

So fascinating! We have recently raised a good many of these magnificent butterflies. We’ve had 38 chrysilides so far this round, 16 emerged and released. Little miracles, so grateful for them especially in these trying times. Not only interesting, but a great shot you captured—nice!