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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Milkweed

The host plant for Monarch larvae and caterpillars, 
Milkweed is the plant of choice for the Monarch Butterfly. 

As I released the Swallowtails I raised, 
I thought the Milkweed would be the perfect spot to photograph them, the Swallowtails agreed.







I found that the bees loved it too.



This is the caterpillar we found on the Milkweed during one of our Swallowtail releases.
It has formed it's chrysalis and in a few more day's,
it will evolve into a Monarch Butterfly.
Stay tuned for those pictures, 
it is the only Monarch caterpillar I found and raised!

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31 comments:

  1. ChristineSeptember 6, 2017 at 7:18 AM

    Just awesome Debbie! THe colors and the size of the butterflies are thrilling!

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  2. bailiSeptember 6, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    Stunning shots my friend and OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY!!!

    never saw before so thank you so much for this gorgeous treat

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  3. eileeninmdSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Hello, your milkweed looks different than what I see here in the wild. It is a beautiful plant, love the gorgeous butterfly images. It is exciting to raise a Monarch! Kudos to you! Have a great day!

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  4. Marie SmithSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    It is interesting how the butterflies are so large when they emerge. They don't have to grow up. Beautiful photos, Debbie!

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  5. SandiSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful shots! How did you get that?? Wow.

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  6. Beside a babbling brook...September 6, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    What kind of Milkweed, please?

    I thought we had Milkweed here, but have not seen anything like this gorgeous plant.

    Mmmmmm, just gorgeous!

    Ohhh, eagerly awaiting you latest "Babe." :-)

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  7. StephanieSeptember 6, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    Oh Debbie, what vivid color and detail! Your images are amazing...absolutely amazing!

    Sweet hugs to you!

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  8. JudySeptember 6, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    You are such a good "bug" momma!!!!!

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  9. Cathy H.September 6, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful captures of your butterflies! Can't wait to see the Monarch!

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  10. SallySeptember 6, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Debbie! I've come to expect nothing less from you; your amazing photography!

    I don't think I've seen milkweed before; it's so pretty. :)

    xoxo

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  11. Author R. Mac WheelerSeptember 6, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    ohhhhh you had me moaning and groaning in love...of nature

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  12. Ruth HiebertSeptember 6, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Each picture is so beautiful.The colourful flowers offset the butterflies so well.

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  13. DeniseinVASeptember 6, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    Gorgeous blossoms and bees and butterflies. I bought a milkweed plant. It is tiny but hopefully I will have something as pretty to share next year. Great photos Debbie!

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  14. Gregg DunneSeptember 6, 2017 at 6:28 PM

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    1. DebbieSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:06 PM

      thanks gregg, i'm so glad you enjoyed these!!!

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  15. Brian KingSeptember 6, 2017 at 6:40 PM

    Wow, talk about vibrant colors! The butterflies are beautiful! Glad you've got a monarch coming, too.

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  16. AdamSeptember 6, 2017 at 7:13 PM

    so beautiful

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  17. The Furry GnomeSeptember 6, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    Those are a really bright milkweed! Ours is a much softer pink colour.

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  18. PamSeptember 6, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    Okay, so I had no clue that Milkweed looked that pretty. Had no clue it bloomed like that. So pretty! I personally thought it was just an ugly old weed. Thank you for sharing that with me.

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  19. AshleySeptember 6, 2017 at 11:14 PM

    how lovely these photos are!
    i always enjoy your pictures! :)

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  20. WietrzykSeptember 7, 2017 at 1:29 AM

    I like your photos :)

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  21. Prunella PepperpotSeptember 7, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    Ooh, I missed your swallowtail release! Your butterflies are gorgeous and look exceptionally happy and healthy. Looking forward to see how the Monarch caterpillar gets on :)

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  22. AnvilcloudSeptember 8, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Your milkweed looks very different than ours, perhaps due to using the same name in a different environment? Very nice, however.

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  23. 21 WitsSeptember 8, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Wow! Beautiful captures. Just yesterday I was out in the back with my pups and holy butterfly land, it was really something the amount flying about. I even thought to myself What would Debbie do and even What would Ellen do, I know grab their camera. Well I had my cell phone and also two pups that were causing them to flutter about. I shot a few we'll see how they came out!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 8, 2017 at 7:37 PM

    Debbie, this is just wonderful, and your photographs are truly beautiful.
    Have a great weekend, my friend.
    xo.

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  25. Jenn JilksSeptember 10, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    What a lovely project!!!!

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  26. ConniecrafterSeptember 10, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    Wow that plant is so gorgeous and the butterfly matches it wonderfully! I love the pics with the bee on it too, beautiful!!

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  27. UnknownSeptember 12, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    Very nice, however.


    pirates of the caribbean 5

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  28. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 13, 2017 at 3:10 PM

    Amazing photographs Debbie, the colours of the flowers is just gorgeous no wonder all the bees and butterflies love them.

    All the best Jan

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  29. Sue (this n that)September 17, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    oh wow, gorgeous shots... especially the 4th one down, my favourite. Such vibrant colours - butterflies, bees and plant alike :D)

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  30. vaiyboraDecember 12, 2018 at 1:53 AM

    I very much like your pattern it's beautiful,thank for sharing good i dea !

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